What are some words with ea that do not have a long e sound?

You're right! The "ea" combination doesn't always make a long e sound. Here are some examples of words where "ea" doesn't have that sound:

Short "e" sound:

* bread

* dead

* head

* heavy

* leather

* measure

* spread

* thread

Other sounds:

* great (long a sound)

* break (short e sound, followed by a "k" sound)

* heart (a unique vowel sound, similar to the "u" in "up")

* feather (the "e" is silent)

* breath (the "e" is silent)

Let me know if you'd like more examples!