A long sound 'o' is pronounced like the letter name 'O', as in 'go' or 'no'.

A short sound 'o' is pronounced like 'ah', as in 'hot' or 'pot'.

An example is 'home'.

An example is 'dog'.

Long sounds are pronounced for a longer duration, while short sounds are quick and brief.

Look for the letter 'o' followed by a silent 'e' or a vowel team like 'oa'.

Look for the letter 'o' in a closed syllable, usually followed by one or more consonants.