* The vowel sound: The vowel in "puppet" is the "u". It makes the sound of "uh" like in "cup" or "sun".
* Short vowels: Short vowels typically have a quick, sharp sound. Think of the "a" in "cat," "e" in "bed," "i" in "pig," "o" in "dog," or "u" in "cup."
Therefore, "puppet" has a short vowel sound ("uh") and would be considered a short vowel word.