To pronounce the short a vowel sound in American English, your mouth is in the widest position of all the vowels. Your tongue should be flat on the bottom of your mouth, and relaxed.

Repeat these words from John 1 with me, as we learn to make this easy sound.

that
has
man
after
ask
answer
back
lamb
stands
strap

Great! Now, click the button to move on to the short e vowel sound.