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That's a good question, because by the usual rules of English pronunciation, feather should have a long e sound, and if the word requires a short e sound it should be spelled fether instead. However, the English language is very complicated, and modern concepts of spelling and pronunciation evolved over a long period of time; many earlier concepts were different, and they have been preserved in the form of traditional spelling. Many people believe that English spelling should be reformed to make it more consistent, but so far that has not happened.
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Does feather have a long e or short e sound?
The EA pair has a short E sound. The second e is a schwa.
Does feather has a short e sound?
Yes. The E has a short E sound as in net and test.
Does red have a short e sound?
No, red does not have a short e sound. The "e" in red is pronounced like the short "e" sound.
Does manage have a short e sound?
No. It has a short A sound and a short I sound (man-ij). The E has no sound.
Does credit have a long or short vowel sound?
In the word "credit," the vowel 'e' has a short vowel sound. It is pronounced as "reh-dit."
Does threat have a long e or short e sound?
"Threat" has a short e sound.
Does repetition have a long e sound?
Yes, "repetition" has a long E sound in the last syllable, pronounced as "re-puh-TI-shun."
Does luggage have a short E vowel sound?
No. There is a short U sound, and the A has a short I sound, but the E is silent.
Does blizzard have a short e sound?
No. There is no E or E sound. The I has a short I sound and the A is a schwa-R (ur).
Does intend have a short u sound?
Yes, "intend" has a short u sound as in "tin" or "win."
Does engine have a short e sound?
Yes. The first E has a short E sound as in enable or endure. The I has a short I sound and the final E is silent.
Does vest have a short e sound?
Yes, the word "vest" has a short e sound, pronounced as /vΙst/.
