Here's why:
* Vowels: The vowel sound in "man" is a short "a" sound. However, this "short" refers to the vowel itself, not the entire word.
* Consonants: The consonants "m" and "n" can be considered "short" sounds because they are quick and don't hold a sound for long.
Therefore, the word "man" has a short vowel sound and two short consonant sounds, but not a "short sound" as a whole.
If you're asking if there's a shorter way to say "man," the answer would be "yes." You could say "guy," "dude," or even just "he" depending on the context.