Here's why:
* The vowel "a" in "navy" makes a short "a" sound, like in "cat" or "man".
* Long vowel sounds are typically associated with a vowel followed by a silent "e" at the end of a word (like "name" or "hope").
Here's why:
* The vowel "a" in "navy" makes a short "a" sound, like in "cat" or "man".
* Long vowel sounds are typically associated with a vowel followed by a silent "e" at the end of a word (like "name" or "hope").