Is there a easier way to distinguish whether words have long or short vowels(prononciation)?<br/><br/>1. They<u> stood</u> under the tree when it was raining.<br/><br/>2. The only person making a<u> fool</u> of themselves in these threads is your mate.<br/><br/>3. <u>Could</u> you please open the door for me?<br/><br/>4. The climate here <u>suits</u> me very well<br/><br/>5. <u>Who</u>'d call him in that situation?<br/><br/>Is there no way but to get it memorised?