Here's why:
* Opposite of opening: Shutting means closing something.
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "shut" is a short "u" sound, like in "cup" or "sun".
Here's why:
* Opposite of opening: Shutting means closing something.
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "shut" is a short "u" sound, like in "cup" or "sun".