* The spelling: "ue" in "queen" doesn't represent a typical long "e" sound.
* The pronunciation: The "ue" in "queen" makes a unique vowel sound, similar to the vowel in "food" or "flute." This sound is often called a long "oo" sound.
Therefore, "queen" does not have a long vowel sound in the traditional sense. It has a distinct vowel sound, often referred to as a long "oo" sound.