What are some words that have a short e sound but spelled with ee like in been?

You're right, the "ee" spelling doesn't always mean the long "ee" sound. Here are some words that have a short "e" sound but are spelled with "ee":

* Been (past participle of "be")

* Seen (past participle of "see")

* Breeder

* Freeder

* Greener

* Sleeper

* Sweeter

* Steeper

* Weeper

Keep in mind that there are other ways to spell the short "e" sound, such as "ea" in "bread" or "e" in "bed". It's important to learn each word individually!