Here's why:
* Short Vowel Sound: The "a" in "bath" makes a short vowel sound, similar to the "a" in "cat" or "hat."
* Long Vowel Sound: Long vowel sounds are typically associated with words where the vowel is followed by a consonant and then a silent "e" (like "bake," "hope," "kite") or where the vowel is followed by two consonants (like "train," "boat," "meat").
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