Is the word toaster a short vowel?

The word "toaster" does not have a short vowel sound. It has a long vowel sound in the first syllable, "toa".

Here's why:

* The "o" in "toaster" is followed by a consonant ("a") and another vowel ("e"). This pattern often indicates a long vowel sound.

* The "e" at the end of the word is silent. This also contributes to the long vowel sound.

The word "toaster" is pronounced like "TOH-stər".