Froggy Jumps Do you know the difference Long a ?Online version The main distinction between these two sounds is that /æ/ is shorter than /ɑ:/, but the mouth position is also different – the reason that doctors say “Say ah” is that /ɑ:/ uses a wide open mouth. by PAOLA ROMERO HUERTAS 1 Do you know the difference Long a ? a Yes :) b No :( c 2 what is the correct pronunciation of family? a a b æ c 3 what is the correct pronunciation of park? a a b æ c 4 what is the correct pronunciation of travel? a æ b a c 5 what is the correct pronunciation of bath? a æ b a c 6 what is the correct pronunciation of past? a a b æ c 7 what is the correct pronunciation of bad? a a b æ c 8 what is the correct pronunciation of ankle? a a b æ c 9 what is the correct pronunciation of castle? a æ b a c 10 what is the correct pronunciation of dance? a a b æ c