Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The "a" in "save" makes a short vowel sound, like the "a" in "cat."
* Long vowel sound: Long vowel sounds are typically represented by a vowel followed by a silent "e" at the end of a word, or a vowel followed by another vowel. Examples of long vowel words include "bake," "time," and "coat."
Therefore, "save" is considered a short vowel word.