Is credit a short vowel sound?

The vowel sound in "credit" is not a short vowel sound. It's actually a diphthong, which means it's a combination of two vowel sounds.

Here's why:

* The "e" at the end of "credit" is silent. This means the vowel sound comes from the "i" in "credit."

* The "i" in "credit" isn't a short "i" sound like in "bit" or "sit." It's a longer, gliding sound that starts with a sound similar to the "i" in "machine" and glides towards the "e" in "bet."

So, the vowel sound in "credit" is closer to the sound in "freight" or "height."