Does glass have short a sound?

No, "glass" does not have the short "a" sound. It has the long "a" sound, as in the word "father".

Here's a breakdown:

* Short "a" sound: Like in "cat", "hat", or "man".

* Long "a" sound: Like in "cake", "mate", or "name".

Therefore, the correct pronunciation of "glass" is with the long "a" sound, sounding like "glass".