magic e

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See also: magice

English

Noun

magic e (plural magic es)

  1. (education) A silent e (in certain English words, such as cake and time) that appears to change the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

Usage notes

  • Used in introducing the concept to children who are learning to read.