What words have a short e sound spelled ea?

You're looking for words with the "short e" sound spelled "ea". This is a bit tricky, as "ea" usually makes the long "e" sound.

However, there are a few exceptions, often in words with the letter "t" before the "ea":

* Bread

* Feather

* Headed

* Heavy

* Instead

* Leather

* Threat

* Treasure

It's important to note that these words are not always pronounced with the short "e" sound in all dialects of English. The pronunciation can vary.