Here's why:
* The vowel sound in "tape" is similar to the vowel sound in "cat" or "hat." These words have short vowel sounds.
* Long vowel sounds are typically associated with a vowel followed by a consonant and a silent "e" at the end of a word. For example, "hope," "late," and "bike" have long vowel sounds.
Let me know if you have any more questions about vowel sounds!