e
word
/ˈi/
ee
/ˈiː/
ee
Definition
A letter of the English alphabet, and also the most commonly used vowel. Pronounced like the 'e' in 'red.'
Usage & Nuances
As a single letter, 'e' is used in spelling, pronunciation, and phonics exercises. Not to be confused with 'E' (uppercase). Sometimes silent at the end of words (like 'cake'). Also used to represent the mathematical constant (2.718...).
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Example Sentences
The word 'red' begins with e as the second letter.
basic
Can you write the letter e?
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There are two e's in the word 'green'.
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If you forget the silent e, 'cake' becomes 'cak.'
natural
How many words can you name that end with e?
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In math class, we learned about e, the natural logarithm base.
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