The "magic e," also known as the silent e, is a term used in phonics to describe a specific type of syllable in the English language.
Vowel-Consonant-E (VCE) Syllables
A vowel-consonant-E syllable (VCE), also known as Magic E, or Silent E, happens when a vowel is followed by a consonant followed by an "e". The "e" at the end is silent, but it has a crucial impact: the preceding vowel typically makes its long sound.
Examples of Magic E
Here are some examples demonstrating the magic e:
- bike
- hope
- cute
In each of these words, the 'e' at the end is silent, but it causes the vowel before the consonant to say its name (long vowel sound).
