that vowel should have a long sound, as in
vo'cal;
but when it, falls on or after a consonant, the preceding vowel has a short sound, as in
hab'it
.
2,300 Silkworms Produce 1lb of Silk.
185. To obtain a Good Knowledge of Pronunciation
it is advisable for the reader to listen to the examples given by good speakers, and by educated persons. We learn the pronunciation of words, to a great extent, by
imitation