Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The vowel sound in "leg" is the same as the vowel sound in "bed," "pen," or "met." It's a quick, clipped sound.
* Long vowel sound: Long vowel sounds are typically represented by the vowel letter followed by a silent "e" at the end of the word (like in "bike," "home," or "mate").
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check!