What words have au and make the short a sound?

You're looking for words with "au" that make the short "a" sound, but there aren't many! Here's why:

* "Au" usually makes the "aw" sound: Like in "caught," "taught," "fault," "daughter," etc.

* "Au" can also make the "oh" sound: Like in "author," "fraud," "launch," "gauche," etc.

There are a few exceptions, mostly in proper nouns:

* "Aunt" - The "au" makes the short "a" sound.

* "Gauntlet" - This word has a more complex sound where "au" is closer to a short "a" sound than "aw."

Let me know if you want to explore other sound combinations in words!