long i (i_e)

Rule Core

i_e long vowel means the vowel i says its name /aɪ/ when followed by a silent e. The e is not pronounced; it signals length.

Articulation Guide

Tongue high and forward; jaw opens then glides upward with steady airflow.

Word Analysis

satire: sa + t + i_e → /ˈsæ.taɪər/; the e lengthens i.

Pitfalls

Not all i_e follow the rule, e.g., give. Stress can affect clarity.