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Q: What at the end of the word changes the preceding vowel from short to long?
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What is the preceding vowel of a silent e at the end of a word?

The vowel preceding the E at the end of the word is the vowel before the E. Usually the vowel that has the long vowel sound (says its name).


What does the silent e do?

The silent e at the end of a word usually changes the vowel sound before it. It makes the preceding vowel say its name instead of a short sound. For example, in the word "hope," the silent e changes the pronunciation of the o from a short sound to a long sound.


Does the word one have a short or long vowel sound?

The vowel sound for "one" is a short U, with a W preceding. (wun)


Dose detail have a long vowel sound?

preceding vowel


What vowel sound does the silent e make?

It doesn't make any sound for itself, but it normally makes the preceding vowel a long vowel sound.Examples:mat (short A) + E = mate (long A)sit (short I) + E = site (long I)dot (short I) + E = dote (long O)However, there are exceptions where the vowel has another sound (come and some have a short U sound).


Does loser have long or short vowel?

Loser long or short vowel


Is bean a long or short vowel?

It is a long vowel


Do you use ck at the end of a word when the k comes after a short vowel?

Yes, typically the combination "ck" is used at the end of a word when the preceding vowel is short. This spelling pattern helps to indicate the preceding vowel sound as short, rather than long. Examples include "back," "kick," and "luck."


Is the word ruby a short vowel or long vowel?

is the word spinich short vowel or long vowel


Is hive long vowel or short vowel?

long and short


Is the word timid a long vowel or short vowel?

short


Is the A in tag a short or long vowel?

A short vowel