* maneuver: The "e" at the end of this word is silent. The vowel sound is short "u" as in "cup."
* precede: The "e" at the end of this word is silent. The vowel sound is short "e" as in "pet."
* magistrate: The "a" has a long "a" sound like in "mate."
Therefore, only magistrate has a long "e" sound.