Long e at the end of a syllable?

You're asking about the pronunciation of the letter "e" at the end of a syllable. It's a little tricky because it has different rules depending on the context:

1. Silent "e" at the end of a word:

* This is the most common case. The "e" is silent, and the vowel sound before it is long.

* Examples: "make", "home", "ride"

2. Silent "e" at the end of a syllable within a word:

* In this case, the "e" is also silent, but it makes the vowel before it long.

* Examples: "cakes", "maker", "comedy"**

3. "e" at the end of a syllable, but not at the end of the word:

* Here, the "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound.

* Examples: "careful", "hopeless", "fateful"**

In summary, an "e" at the end of a syllable usually indicates a long vowel sound before it, whether it's at the end of the word or not. However, it can be tricky to remember that sometimes it's silent and sometimes it's pronounced.