Here's why:
* Spelling: The word "cane" has a single vowel followed by a consonant ("e") at the end of the word. This is a common pattern in English for long vowel sounds.
* Sound: The "a" in "cane" makes the sound of the letter "a" in the word "say." This is a long vowel sound.
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check!