Here's why:
* The vowel sound is short: The "u" in "trunk" makes a short "uh" sound.
* The vowel is followed by a consonant blend: The "nk" at the end makes the vowel sound short.
Let me know if you'd like to know about other words!
Here's why:
* The vowel sound is short: The "u" in "trunk" makes a short "uh" sound.
* The vowel is followed by a consonant blend: The "nk" at the end makes the vowel sound short.
Let me know if you'd like to know about other words!