Here's why:
* The vowel "a" is followed by a consonant "m" which makes the vowel sound short.
* The "a" sound is similar to the "a" in "cat" or "mat".
Let me know if you'd like to explore other vowel sounds!
Here's why:
* The vowel "a" is followed by a consonant "m" which makes the vowel sound short.
* The "a" sound is similar to the "a" in "cat" or "mat".
Let me know if you'd like to explore other vowel sounds!