Is the word wheel a long e word?

No, "wheel" is not a long e word. It has a short e sound.

Here's why:

* The "ee" sound in "wheel" is a short vowel sound. It sounds like the "e" in "pet" or "bed".

* Long e words have a long vowel sound. They typically have the "ee" sound like in "see" or "tree".

Let me know if you'd like to know more about long and short vowel sounds!