The Pattern:
The word "quit" follows the consonant-vowel-consonant-silent e (CVCe) pattern. This pattern generally indicates a long vowel sound.
Words with the Same Pattern:
* bite: The "i" makes a long "i" sound.
* cute: The "u" makes a long "u" sound.
* kite: The "i" makes a long "i" sound.
* mite: The "i" makes a long "i" sound.
* rite: The "i" makes a long "i" sound.
* site: The "i" makes a long "i" sound.
* type: The "y" makes a long "i" sound (though the pattern is slightly different).
Important Note: While the spelling pattern is consistent, the pronunciation can sometimes be slightly different depending on the specific word. For example, "cute" might be pronounced with a slightly different "u" sound compared to other words.