A silent 'e' at the end of a word can change the preceding vowel from short to long. This phenomenon is known as the silent 'e' rule.
In some English words, the silent "e" at the end changes the sound of the preceding vowel from a short sound to a long sound. For example, in the word "hop," the silent "e" changes the "o" from a short o sound to a long o sound in "hope."
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).
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.
preceding vowel
Yes, "sew" has a long vowel sound because it follows the vowel-consonant-e pattern where the final "e" makes the preceding vowel say its name.
the period
In some English words, the silent "e" at the end changes the sound of the preceding vowel from a short sound to a long sound. For example, in the word "hop," the silent "e" changes the "o" from a short o sound to a long o sound in "hope."
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).
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).
The vowel sound for "one" is a short U, with a W preceding. (wun)
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.
preceding vowel
Yes, "sew" has a long vowel sound because it follows the vowel-consonant-e pattern where the final "e" makes the preceding vowel say its name.
Loser long or short vowel
The word "snake" contains a long vowel sound. The "a" in "snake" is pronounced as a long vowel, similar to the sound in "cake" or "make." This is due to the silent "e" at the end of the word, which typically indicates that the preceding vowel should be pronounced long.
No, a silent "e" at the end of a word typically modifies the pronunciation of the preceding vowel, making it a long vowel sound rather than a short one. For example, "mat" has a short "a" sound, but "mate" has a long "a" sound because of the silent "e."
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."