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Is weigh a long or short vowel?

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

Here's why:

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

* Pronunciation: The "weigh" sound is similar to the "a" sound in "say".

So, the vowel sound in "weigh" is long.

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