Here's why:
* Short Vowel Sound: The vowel sound in "cake" is a short "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "bed" or "pen."
* Long Vowel Sounds: Long vowel sounds are typically represented by a vowel followed by a silent "e" (like in "cake"**), a double vowel (like in "boot"), or a vowel with a single "e" at the end (like in "bike").
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check for vowel sounds!