The silent E at the end of a word makes the vowel before it long instead of short. This pattern helps you understand many English words.
The Magic E Pattern
When a word has a consonant-vowel-consonant-E pattern (CVCe), the first vowel is long and the E is silent.
Why This Works
The final E changes how your mouth shapes the vowel sound, making it long instead of short. This is one of the most reliable patterns in English spelling.