Is always a short A vowel word?

No, "always" is not a short A vowel word. It has a long A sound.

Here's why:

* Short A sound: Think of words like "cat," "hat," "man," and "sad." The A makes a short, quick sound.

* Long A sound: In "always," the A sound is longer and more drawn out, similar to the A in "say" or "make."

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