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Long vowel sounds: Silernt E Rule

Apr 6, 2017 | Spelling rules and pronunciation

To determine if the vowel is long when you are reading, look for the silent “e”.  When a word ends in an e, the vowel before it is pronounced long.  For example: A:  short a…cap   long a with the silent “e” rule…cape E:  short...

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