Magic E Syllables

A Magic E syllable is a syllable that ends with an 'e' which makes the vowel before it say its name (long sound). For example, in the word 'cake', the 'a' is pronounced as 'ay' because of the Magic E.

theme

To invade means to enter a place in large numbers, often causing harm or disruption.

cute

spoke

space

The purpose of a Magic E is to change the sound of the vowel before it to a long vowel sound.

One example is 'bike'.

'Cut' is a short vowel sound, while 'cute' has a long 'u' sound because of the Magic E.

A long vowel sound is when the vowel says its name, like 'a' in 'cake' or 'e' in 'these'.