Here's why:
* The vowel sound is /o/ as in "hot," which is a short vowel sound.
* The "e" at the end of the word is silent. It's there to indicate that the preceding vowel sound is short.
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Here's why:
* The vowel sound is /o/ as in "hot," which is a short vowel sound.
* The "e" at the end of the word is silent. It's there to indicate that the preceding vowel sound is short.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other words!