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e

Words with an obvious e sound

very, best, bed, red, help, seven, second, spell, bell, Big Ben, echo, tell
chemical, separate, emphasis, telephone, shelter

 

Words with a surprise e sound

said (but not paid)
head, dead, Heaven, jealous, lead (noun)
but not bead, read, real, deal or lead [verb]

 

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