Here's why:
* Short vowels are typically quick and sharp sounds. They are often represented by the first vowel sound in words like "cat," "bed," and "dog."
* Long vowels are typically drawn out and can be represented by the first vowel sound in words like "cake," "bee," and "go."
In the word "hive," the vowel sound is similar to the short "i" sound in words like "bit" or "sit." It's not drawn out or long, making it a short vowel sound.