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It has a long E vowel sound, as in time and fire.

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Is tire a short vowel sound?

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Does fire have the long vowel?

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Does tire have a short i sound?

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How many vowel sounds are in tire?

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Are you supposed to sound out the E at the end of the words or not?

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