The a_e sound in English: /eɪ/
IPA: /eɪ/ · Closest Arabic sound: اسم الحرف A (إيه)
The a_e sound explained
The silent e at the end is 'magic': it makes a say its name 'ay'. cap becomes cape and mad becomes made.
Magic e: A silent e at the end of a word makes the vowel say its name: cake, kite and nose.
Words with a_e
Tap a word to hear it and repeat it with your child
Tip for parents and teachers
The magic wand game: add e to cap/mad/tap and watch the sound change.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce a_e in English?
The silent e at the end is 'magic': it makes a say its name 'ay'. cap becomes cape and mad becomes made. The sound is /eɪ/, closest to the Arabic اسم الحرف A.
Which words have a_e?
Cake (كعكة), Name (اسم), Game (لعبة), Gate (بوابة), Lake (بحيرة), Plane (طائرة).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.