Does the word fond have a short vowel sound?

No, the word "fond" does not have a short vowel sound. It has a long vowel sound.

Here's why:

* The "o" in "fond" is pronounced like the "o" in "bone" or "tone." This is a long vowel sound, similar to the sound of the letter "o" by itself.

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