Long Vowels with Silent 'e'
~8 min
When a vowel is followed by a consonant and then a silent 'e' (CVCe), the first vowel often says its name, like 'cap' to 'cape'.
The Magic 'e' Rule
Watch the Vowel Change
The hat becomes the hate.
When a word follows a pattern of vowel-consonant-e, the silent 'e' at the end reaches back to make the first vowel say its own long name.
💡 The silent 'e' does not make a sound, but it changes how the other vowel sounds.