Here's why:
* Short vowel sound: The "i" in "hill" makes a short, quick sound, similar to the "i" in "hit" or "pig".
* Long vowel sound: A long vowel sound is typically associated with a vowel that says its own name, like the "a" in "ate" or the "e" in "me".
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to check!