Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The "i" in "pig" makes the short "i" sound, like in "bit" or "fig."
* Long vowel sound: A long vowel sound would be like the "i" in "bike" or "pie," which is a different sound.
Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The "i" in "pig" makes the short "i" sound, like in "bit" or "fig."
* Long vowel sound: A long vowel sound would be like the "i" in "bike" or "pie," which is a different sound.