It is important to note that "eigh" is not a word on its own. It is a combination of letters that often appears within words.
Here's why:
* "eigh" typically represents a short "e" sound. This is the case in words like "eight," "neighbor," and "weight."
* The "gh" combination is silent. It does not contribute to the pronunciation of the word.
So, while the "e" in "eigh" is spelled with two letters, it still produces a short vowel sound.