Split digraph | magic e words | i __ e words

Published: 03 April 2025
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Magic e," also known as a split digraph, refers to a silent "e" at the end of a word that changes the preceding vowel's sound to a long sound, as in "cake" where the "a" is pronounced as in "a-e".
Here's a more detailed explanation:
What is a split digraph?
A split digraph occurs when two vowels, separated by a consonant, combine to create a specific sound, with the final "e" being silent.
How it works:
The "e" at the end of the word doesn't make a sound, but it changes the sound of the preceding vowel, making it a long vowel sound.
Examples:
"cake" (the "a" is long, like in "a-e")
"like" (the "i" is long, like in "i-e")
"tube" (the "u" is long, like in "u-e")
Why it's called "magic e" or "split digraph":
Some teachers use "magic e" to emphasize the "e's" effect on the vowel sound, while "split digraph" highlights the two vowels being separated by a consonant.
Other examples of split digraphs:
a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, and u-e.

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