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What makes an e sound like an a?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

If the word is of French or Spanish origin, the letter e has a kind of a sound. Examples: resume, with an accent on the final e (what you give to a potential employer that shows your past work history, qualifications, etc.) The words cafe and Jose also have an a sound.

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