Is punish a short vowel word?

Let's break down the word "punish" to see if it has a short vowel sound:

* The vowel sound in "punish" is the "i" sound.

* The "i" in "punish" has a long vowel sound. This is because it's followed by a consonant and a silent "e" at the end of the word.

Therefore, "punish" is not a short vowel word.