The students will learn many double vowel words in English vocabulary. They will read many examples, and a list of words that has double vowel sounds in each on of them.
In this learning concept, the students will:
Each concept is explained to class 2 English students using examples, illustrations, and concept maps. After you go through a concept, assess your learning by solving the two printable worksheets given at the end of the page.
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Example of Words with double vowels:
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Let’s take a look at some of the words that has double vowels.
Vowels | Words |
‘ea’ | Meal |
‘ee’ | Seed |
‘ee’ | Feet |
‘ea’ | Each |
‘ea’ | Clean |
‘ai’ | Rain |
1. Double vowels with ‘oa’: When two vowels are next to each other, the first vowel usually has a longer sound and the second vowel is silent.
Example:
In the word ‘road’, ‘oa’ are two vowels. However, the pronunciation is of ‘a’ is silent and the pronunciation of ‘o’ can be heard.
2. Double vowels with ‘ie’: The letters ‘ie’ used in the word usually have the letter ‘i’ pronunciation stressed more than the letter ‘e’.
Example:
In the word ‘pie’, the letters ‘ie’ are two vowels. However, the pronunciation is of ‘i’ and ‘e’ is silent.
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In words that have two ‘o’ together (oo), you don’t make a long sound.
Example:
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b)
In the above, two words, ‘book’ and ‘wool’, there are two ‘o’ which is a vowel, but the pronunciation of two ‘o’ is short.
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