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A long e sounds like the way you pronoune the letter e. Words like sheep, queen, tree, bee, eel. A short e sounds more like eh. Words like egg, Edison, explanation, vest, nest.
In the dictionary there will be a straight line or dash above a long e (this is a long a -- ā). There will be a flattened U shaped symbol above short e (this is a short a -- ă).
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How do you tell the difference between short and long vowels?
Short vowels are pronounced briefly, while long vowels are held for a longer duration. Additionally, long vowels often occur in words with a silent "e" at the end or when two vowels are paired together. Learning common patterns and practicing pronunciation can help distinguish between short and long vowels.
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