Here's why:
* The "ue" combination in "glue" typically makes a long "u" sound, like in "flute" or "blue."
* The "u" in "glue" is not followed by a consonant, so it doesn't have the short "u" sound like in "cup" or "sun."
Here's why:
* The "ue" combination in "glue" typically makes a long "u" sound, like in "flute" or "blue."
* The "u" in "glue" is not followed by a consonant, so it doesn't have the short "u" sound like in "cup" or "sun."