Here's why:
* Short vowel sounds are typically quick and sharp.
* Long vowel sounds are typically drawn out and more like the letter's name.
In "pin," the "i" makes a short "i" sound, as in "sit" or "hit."
Here's why:
* Short vowel sounds are typically quick and sharp.
* Long vowel sounds are typically drawn out and more like the letter's name.
In "pin," the "i" makes a short "i" sound, as in "sit" or "hit."