Ah, the word "half" starts with the same soft H sound as in "help."
Here’s how to pronounce it: /hæf/
- Start with the soft H sound, like a light breath.
- The "a" sounds like the "a" in "cat."
- End with the "f" sound.
Say it slowly: h...a...f.
Try it, and let me know!
long vowel or sort vowel
The "a" in "half" is a short vowel sound.
It’s pronounced like /æ/, which is the same short "a" sound you hear in words like "cat" or "hat."
So, "half" has a short vowel sound. Can you try saying it again: h...æ...f?
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