When a word follows the pattern, the "E" acts as a silent marker that "jumps back" over one consonant to give its power to the preceding vowel. Short O (/ah/): Sounds like the "o" in hop , cod , or rob .
When the "Magic E" is added, these transform into hope , code , and robe . When a word follows the pattern, the "E"
The "O_E" pattern is a fundamental phonics rule where a silent "Magic E" at the end of a word changes the vowel sound of the "O" from short to long. In this rule, the "O" begins to "say its name" (/ō/) instead of its short sound (/ah/). When a word follows the pattern