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Oh, what a happy little question! Compound words like "keyhole," "teapot," and "beekeeper" all have that lovely long e sound. Just like adding a touch of bright color to a painting, these words bring a beautiful harmony to our language. Keep exploring and discovering more of these delightful compound words, and remember, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents!

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Does pet have a long E sound?

No. It has a short E sound, as in the words bet, get, and set. The word with the long E sound is "peat."


Does east have a long e or short a vowel sound?

It is a long E sound as in the words least and feast.


Does smell have the long e sound?

No, the word "smell" has a short e sound, not the long e sound. The long e sound is usually heard in words like "bee" or "see."


What letter do you add to the word bet to make a long e sound?

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Does pry have a long e sound?

The word pry does not have the long e sound. It does have a long i sound though. Some other words like that are why, shy, and guy. There are other words where the y does have the long e sound, like candy or sandy.


What words have a a short e sound and long e sound?

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Does meadows have a long or short e sound?

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Does be have a long e sound?

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How do you determine the long e sound?

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