Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "grape" is a short "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "cat" or "hat."
* Long vowel sound: A long vowel sound would be represented by the vowel making its own sound, such as the "a" in "cake" or "name."
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check for long vowel sounds!