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[A COW CONSUMES 100 LBS. OF GREEN FOOD DAILY.] 184. When the full Accent falls on a Vowel, that vowel should have a long sound, as in vo'cal; but when I 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, just as birds acquire the notes of other birds which may be near them.