Does the word shadow have a short sound?

The word "shadow" has a short vowel sound in the first syllable.

Here's why:

* The vowel "a" in "shadow" is followed by a consonant ("d") and another consonant ("w"). This creates a closed syllable, which typically has a short vowel sound.

The short vowel sound in "shadow" is similar to the sound in words like "cat," "bed," and "hot."