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Is sail a long or short vowel sound?

The vowel sound in "sail" is a long vowel sound.

Here's why:

* Spelling: The "ai" combination often indicates a long vowel sound.

* Sound: The "a" in "sail" makes the same sound as the "a" in "say" or "fate," which are long vowel sounds.

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