Does desk have a short vowel sound?

No, "desk" does not have a short vowel sound. It has a long e sound, which is pronounced like the "e" in "see".

Here's how to think about it:

* Short vowels are usually found in words where the vowel is followed by a consonant, like "cat", "dog", or "sun".

* Long vowels can be found in words with a silent "e" at the end, like "bike", "hope", or "time".

In the word "desk", the "e" is followed by a consonant ("s") but it also has a silent "e" at the end, which makes the "e" sound long.