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Does afternoon contain the same vowel sound as donkey?

No, "afternoon" and "donkey" do not contain the same vowel sound.

* Afternoon: The vowel sound in "afternoon" is the long "oo" sound, as in "moon" or "food".

* Donkey: The vowel sound in "donkey" is the short "o" sound, as in "hot" or "box".

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