Our vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and oftentimes the letter Y that make those vowels sounds. Sometimes a syllable might have two vowels in it, but they're working together to only make one vowel sound.

We learn about 6 vowel letters and the numerous sounds we make when using them. In English, we have 5 (well, sometimes 6) vowel letters, but way more vowel sounds. That’s where the IPA can help us! We ...

We all know that English spelling is rarely a good guide to pronunciation. One big reason for this is the prevalence of schwa in the spoken language. That’s why dictionaries and other written guides ...

Amy-Louise Peach from Little Learners explores phonics and how you can help your child practice at home. You may have heard about phonics at a parents’ evening, or even from your own child on the walk ...

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