* Short Vowel Sound: The vowel sound in "pea" is the short "e" sound, like the sound in "pet" or "bed."
* No Silent "E": There is no silent "e" at the end of the word, which would typically indicate a long vowel sound.
* Single Vowel: The word has a single vowel, and it is followed by a consonant ("p"). This is a common pattern for words with short vowel sounds.
While the word "pea" itself is short, it's not about the length of the word, but the sound of the vowel. The vowel sound in "pea" is short, making it a short vowel word.