Y_Eeye
Silent E with Y — “eye” (Magic E)
Y can be the vowel in a Magic E word, saying long I — like 'type' and 'style'.
How this rule works
In some words Y acts as the vowel and the silent E makes it say long I “eye”, just like i_e in 'bike'. Examples: type, style, rhyme, thyme.
Remember: Type in style — Y says long I with Magic E!
Examples
Words that use this rule
2 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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