📘 Long A Sound – Spelling Rule 🔤 The long A says its name: “A” There are many ways to spell the long A sound. Here are the rules to help remember: ⸻ ✅ Rules for Long A Spellings 1. a–e Rule 👉 Use a–e (magic e) when the A is followed by one consonant and then an E. 📌 Example: cake, name, lake 2. ai Rule 👉 Use ai when the long A is in the middle of a word. 📌 Example: rain, paint, train 3. ay Rule 👉 Use ay when the long A is at the end of a word or syllable. 📌 Example: day, play, tray 4. a