Is lazy a short vowel sound?

Let's break down the word "lazy" to determine the vowel sounds:

* la - This part of the word has the short "a" sound, as in "cat" or "hat".

* zy - This part of the word has the long "e" sound, as in "see" or "tree".

Therefore, only the "a" in "la" has a short vowel sound. The "y" at the end of "lazy" acts as a vowel and makes the "e" sound long.