The words from Greek that begin with EI or EU :
eidetic, eisegesis
eugenics, euphoria, euphemism
Some examples of the long A to begin words: A words - able, anal, apiary, apex, aviation A words with silent E : ale, ape, ate AI words - aid, ail, aim EI words - eight
Some examples of words where adding a silent "e" makes the vowel long are "hope," "save," and "slide."
Here are some positive words that begin with the letter E:EagerEasygoingEducatedEfficientElegantEloquentEnabledEnchantingEncouragingEnergeticEnlightenedEntertainingEnthusiasticEthicalExcitedExcitingExperiencedExpert
Go, Love, More, Live, Xylophone, guide, practice. Words with silent e usually work.
Quiritian
Some music words you will find are:EverlastingEncounterEternity
Erection
Epic
EVERYTHING !!
excellent
exercise
Yes, in have 'e' is always a silent e.The word "the" does not have a silent e.