What is the magic e syllable type?

syllable types syllables Aug 30, 2024

Is it magic ?

NOPE but understanding syllables types can be!

The third syllable type I teach is VCe aka

magic e

silent e

king e

From my experience this is the ONE syllable type that most kids have been explicitly taught.

Are you feeling bummed for the other 5? Me too, but that’s for another post.

Let’s get back to our focus syllable type:

VCe = Vowel Consonant e

The e at the end of this syllable is silent and makes the vowel sound long.

as in:

place

athlete

nine

note

cute

Check out my blogs on the other 5 syllable types: