Here's why:
* Short A sound: Sounds like the "a" in "cat," "hat," or "bag."
* "Fact" sound: The "a" in "fact" makes a long A sound, similar to the "a" in "fate" or "name."
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to analyze!
Here's why:
* Short A sound: Sounds like the "a" in "cat," "hat," or "bag."
* "Fact" sound: The "a" in "fact" makes a long A sound, similar to the "a" in "fate" or "name."
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to analyze!