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Long always sounds like the letter. Ex" lAke-you hear the "A"

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To determine the long "a" sound, consider the following guidelines:

  1. If the "a" is followed by a consonant, it is usually long (e.g., "made").
  2. If the "a" is at the end of a word or syllable, it is usually long (e.g., "bake").
  3. If the "a" is followed by a silent "e," it is usually long (e.g., "cake").
  4. However, there are exceptions to these rules, as English pronunciation can be inconsistent.
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