Here's why:
* Short vowel sounds are typically quick and sharp. The "i" in "little" makes a short, sharp sound, similar to the "i" in "bit" or "tin".
* Long vowel sounds are usually drawn out and can be represented by a single vowel with a silent "e" at the end of the word or by a vowel digraph.
Let me know if you have any other words you want to check!