Here's why:
* The vowel sound is "e" as in "bed" or "met". This is a short vowel sound.
* The "y" at the end does not make the "e" long. The "y" acts as a consonant in this word.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other vowel sounds!
Here's why:
* The vowel sound is "e" as in "bed" or "met". This is a short vowel sound.
* The "y" at the end does not make the "e" long. The "y" acts as a consonant in this word.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other vowel sounds!