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What words have an e ending and sound like a long i?

You're looking for words with an "e" ending that sound like a long "i". This is a classic example of the "silent e" rule in English spelling.

Here are some examples:

* Basic words:

* bike

* time

* like

* smile

* fine

* pine

* kite

* ripe

* More complex words:

* desire

* guide

* retire

* decide

* describe

* provide

* collide

The silent "e" at the end of these words makes the vowel before it (in this case, "i") have a long sound.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other spelling questions!

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