Here's why:
* Spelling: The vowel "y" at the end of the word acts as a long vowel sound.
* Pronunciation: We pronounce "fly" as /flaɪ/, with the "i" sound being long.
Therefore, "fly" is not a short vowel word.
Here's why:
* Spelling: The vowel "y" at the end of the word acts as a long vowel sound.
* Pronunciation: We pronounce "fly" as /flaɪ/, with the "i" sound being long.
Therefore, "fly" is not a short vowel word.