SILENT_E_VU
Silent E after V and U
Since English avoids ending in V or U, a silent E is added (e.g. have, blue).
📖 Detailed Explanation
English words do not end in V or U (with very few exceptions). When a word would naturally end in V or U, we add a silent E. This E does not change pronunciation—it just makes the spelling correct.
💡 Tips to Remember
- This E is only for spelling, not pronunciation
- Words ending in -ve: have, give, love, move
- Words ending in -ue: blue, true, glue, due
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