Here's why:
* Short Vowel Sounds: The vowel sound in "igloo" is a short "i" sound, similar to the "i" in "sit" or "pin."
* Long Vowel Sounds: Long vowel sounds are typically represented by a vowel followed by a silent "e" (like in "name" or "take") or a single vowel followed by a consonant and then a silent "e" (like in "make" or "kite").
Therefore, "igloo" does not have a long vowel sound.