Is gopher a short vowel word?

Answer 1

Yes, "gopher" is considered a short vowel word. In the word "gopher," the letter "o" makes a short vowel sound, pronounced as /ɒ/ or /ɑ/. Short vowel sounds are typically heard in words where the vowel is followed by a consonant, like in "gopher."

Answer 2

No. The O has a long O sound and the -er has a schwa sound. (go-fur)

Answer 3

Yes, "gopher" is a short vowel word. The "o" in "gopher" is pronounced with a short vowel sound.