* Ahead: The vowel sound is a short "e" sound, similar to the vowel sound in "bed".
* Bread: The vowel sound is a short "e" sound, similar to the vowel sound in "bed".
They are both short "e" sounds, but they are slightly different in pronunciation. The vowel sound in "ahead" is often described as being slightly more open or relaxed than the vowel sound in "bread".