English Words Never End in I, U, V, or J: The Hidden Spelling Rule
January 30, 2026
Discover why English adds silent letters to words like 'have,' 'blue,' and 'pie.' This fundamental rule explains hundreds of common English spellings.
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Each English sound has a unique phonetic symbol written between forward slashes, like /iː/ or /æ/. These symbols help you learn the exact pronunciation of each sound, regardless of how it's spelled in regular English.
/iː/
Long E
"see"
/æ/
Short A
"cat"
/θ/
TH (voiceless)
"think"
/ˈwɔːtər/
Stress Mark
"water"
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