Here's why:
* The "a" makes the short "a" sound, as in "cat".
* The "u" is silent in this word.
Therefore, there is only one vowel sound in "aunt".
Here's why:
* The "a" makes the short "a" sound, as in "cat".
* The "u" is silent in this word.
Therefore, there is only one vowel sound in "aunt".