Silent E with U — “yoo” (Magic E)
In the u-consonant-e pattern, the E at the end is silent and makes the U say its name with a /j/ glide — like 'cute' and 'use'. Teachers often call this the Magic E.
How this rule works
In the u-consonant-e pattern, the silent E makes U say “yoo” by default. After L, R, S, or J, see the companion rule silent_e_u_e_oo for the “oo” pronunciation.
Remember: Magic E makes U say YOO!
Examples
Words that use this rule
20 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
After L, R, S, or J, U says /uː/ — see silent_e_u_e_oo.
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