The straight line or bar over the top is called a macronand indicates a LONG vowel.
ē = long E as in me and bee
The short E sound is indicated by a curved line called a breve (Latin for short).
ĕ = short E as in bed and yet
It is the short e sound
No. The E has a long E sound, as in he, me, and we.
Yes. The E has a short E sound as in rest and bed.
No, the word "jet" does not have a short e sound. It is pronounced with a short e sound, as in "eh."
Yes. The short "e" sound is the "eh" sound. The long E sound is heard in the contraction she'll.
The I in line has a long I sound and the E is silent, as in dine, fine, and wine.
It is the short e sound
No. The E has a long E sound, as in he, me, and we.
Yes. The E has a short E sound as in rest and bed.
No. It has a short A sound and a short I sound (man-ij). The E has no sound.
No, the word "jet" does not have a short e sound. It is pronounced with a short e sound, as in "eh."
Yes. The E has a short E sound as in net and test.
No. There is a short U sound, and the A has a short I sound, but the E is silent.
Yes. The short "e" sound is the "eh" sound. The long E sound is heard in the contraction she'll.
No. There is no E or E sound. The I has a short I sound and the A is a schwa-R (ur).
Yes. It has a short E sound as in bet and let.
Yes. The E has a short E sound as in beg and peg.