Here's why:
* Short vowels are typically pronounced quickly and with a closed mouth.
* Long vowels are pronounced with a more drawn-out sound and an open mouth.
In "open," the "o" sound is short and quick, similar to the "o" in "hot" or "stop".
Here's why:
* Short vowels are typically pronounced quickly and with a closed mouth.
* Long vowels are pronounced with a more drawn-out sound and an open mouth.
In "open," the "o" sound is short and quick, similar to the "o" in "hot" or "stop".