Long e (ee,ea)

Front

What is the long 'e' sound?

Back

The long 'e' sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced like the letter 'e'. It can be represented by the letters 'ee' or 'ea'.

Front

Give an example of a word with 'ee'.

Back

An example of a word with 'ee' is 'see'.

Front

Give an example of a word with 'ea'.

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An example of a word with 'ea' is 'sea'.

Front

What does 'ee' usually represent in words?

Back

'ee' usually represents the long 'e' sound in words.

Front

What does 'ea' usually represent in words?

Back

'ea' can represent the long 'e' sound in words.

Front

Is 'e' in 'me' a long or short sound?

Back

'e' in 'me' is a long sound.

Front

Is 'e' in 'met' a long or short sound?

Back

'e' in 'met' is a short sound.

Front

What is a common rule for spelling the long 'e' sound?

Back

A common rule is that 'ee' is often used in the middle or at the end of words, while 'ea' is often used in the middle.

Front

What is the difference between 'see' and 'sea'?

Back

'See' is a verb meaning to perceive with the eyes, while 'sea' is a noun referring to a large body of saltwater.

Front

Can 'e' at the end of a word make the preceding vowel long?

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Yes, an 'e' at the end of a word can make the preceding vowel long, as in 'cake'.