Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "egg" is short, making the "e" sound like the "e" in "bed."
* Long vowel sound: Long vowels are typically represented by a vowel followed by a silent "e" (like "cake"), or by a vowel followed by a consonant and another vowel (like "goat").
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check!