Does fruit have a long U vowel sound?

No, "fruit" does not have a long U vowel sound. It has a short U vowel sound, similar to the sound in "put" or "cup".

Here's why:

* Long U sounds like the vowel in "flute" or "rule".

* Short U sounds like the vowel in "up" or "sun".

Therefore, "fruit" has the short U vowel sound.