Here's why:
* The vowel sound in "confuse" is a long U sound. It sounds like the "oo" in "moon" or "food".
* Short U sounds are like the "u" in "cup" or "sun".
So, "confuse" does not have a short U vowel sound.
Here's why:
* The vowel sound in "confuse" is a long U sound. It sounds like the "oo" in "moon" or "food".
* Short U sounds are like the "u" in "cup" or "sun".
So, "confuse" does not have a short U vowel sound.