Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The "i" in "finish" makes the short "i" sound, similar to the "i" in "bit" or "pin."
* Long vowel sound: Long vowel sounds are typically associated with a vowel followed by a silent "e" at the end of a word (like "bite" or "pine"). In "finish", the "e" is not silent, and the vowel sound is short.
Let me know if you'd like more examples of short and long vowel sounds!