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Does the word fruit have a long vowel sound?

No, the word "fruit" does not have a long vowel sound.

* The "u" in "fruit" has a short vowel sound, like the "u" in "cup" or "duck".

The word "fruit" is pronounced with a short "u" sound, not a long "oo" sound like in "flute" or "boot".

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