Here's why:
* The "e" in "jet" makes a short "e" sound, like in "bed" or "pen".
* Long vowel sounds are typically associated with a vowel followed by a consonant and a silent "e" at the end of the word.
Here's why:
* The "e" in "jet" makes a short "e" sound, like in "bed" or "pen".
* Long vowel sounds are typically associated with a vowel followed by a consonant and a silent "e" at the end of the word.