This is a common feature of English spelling, but it can be a little tricky to pinpoint exactly. Here's why:
* "e" at the end of a word: This often signals a long vowel sound in the previous syllable (like "make," "hope," "bite").
* "e" in the middle of a word: This can also sometimes create a long vowel sound, especially when followed by another vowel (like "create," "extreme," "open").
Here are some examples of words with "e" at the end of a syllable:
* One-syllable words:
* make
* hope
* bite
* time
* face
* take
* Multi-syllable words:
* create
* extreme
* open
* believe
* combine
* complete
* escape
* educate
* determine
It's important to remember that:
* Not all words with "e" at the end of a syllable will have a long vowel sound. There are exceptions!
* The "e" at the end of a syllable can also be silent, like in the word "gentle" (the "e" is silent, and the "le" syllable is pronounced as "l").
Let me know if you'd like more examples or would like to focus on specific types of words!