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What words have a short e sound and long sound?

You're asking about words that have both a short *e* sound and a long *e* sound. It's tricky, because the sound of *e* depends on its position in a word and the letters around it.

Here's a breakdown:

Short *e* sound: The short *e* sound is like the *e* in "bed" or "pen".

Long *e* sound: The long *e* sound is like the *e* in "see" or "tree".

Words with both sounds:

You won't find a single word with both sounds in it, because a single *e* letter usually has one sound or the other.

However, you might be thinking about words that have multiple *e*s, like:

* "believe": The first *e* has a short sound, while the second *e* has a long sound.

* "complete": The first *e* has a short sound, while the second *e* has a long sound.

Important Note: The sounds of *e* are influenced by the letters around it. Sometimes *e* at the end of a word makes a long sound, but this is because of the *e* acting as a silent "e" to indicate a long sound for the previous vowel.

Examples:

* "rate": The *e* at the end makes the *a* have a long sound.

* "cube": The *e* at the end makes the *u* have a long sound.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

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