Is cell a short e word?

Let's break down why "cell" isn't considered a short "e" word.

* Short "e" words are words where the letter "e" at the end of the word makes the vowel sound like "eh" (as in "bed," "pen," "set").

* "Cell" has a long "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "see" or "tree."

Therefore, "cell" is not a short "e" word.