Vowel Sounds /au/, /ia/, /ai/, and /ei/ - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note
Vowel Sounds /au/, /ia/, /ai/, and /ei/
Vowel sounds are an essential part of English pronunciation and spelling.
- Today, we will focus on four specific vowel sounds: /au/, /ia/, /ai/, and /ei/.
1. /au/ Sound:
- Examples: "house," "cloud," "out"
- Practice: Pronounce words containing the /au/ sound and identify them in sentences.
2. /ia/ Sound:
- Examples: "piano," "solar," "radiant"
- Practice: Pronounce words with the /ia/ sound and use them in sentences.
3. /ai/ Sound:
- Examples: "rain," "sail," "wait"
- Practice: Pronounce words with the /ai/ sound and create sentences with them.
4. /ei/ Sound:
- Examples: "eight," "weigh," "neighbor"
- Practice: Pronounce words containing the /ei/ sound and incorporate them into sentences.