>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Phonology

Where there is a silent E on the end of word it changes to preceding vowel from?

You're asking about the silent "e" at the end of a word and how it changes the preceding vowel. You're on the right track, it does make a difference!

Here's how it works:

* Silent "e" makes the vowel sound long. This is the most common effect.

* Examples:

* "cat" (short vowel sound) vs. "cate" (long vowel sound)

* "hop" (short vowel sound) vs. "hope" (long vowel sound)

* "pin" (short vowel sound) vs. "pine" (long vowel sound)

Important Note: There are some words where the "e" does NOT make the preceding vowel long. This is usually because the vowel already has a long sound, like in "cone", or in words with a consonant "y" like "dye."

Let me know if you want more examples or want to explore specific cases.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.