Break down that word
soaring
soar + ing
sweet
LONG E = ee
egg
short /eh/
ecosystem
eco + system
bright
LONG I = igh
apple
short /ah/
disease
dis + ease
disease
LONG E = ea
runner
short /uh/
wingspan
wing + span
make
LONG A = a_e
sun
short /uh/
spreading
spread + ing
soaring
LONG O = oa
next
short /eh/