encamp decay discharge expect
enrage depart dispute excel
enjoy defend dismiss expose
inquire endure disturb excuse
inclose enlarge forbid express
inform engrave forgive explain
intent except forget require
insist exchange forsake unwind
invite explore rebound behind
inflame exclaim recess unfold
remark repeat recite reply
refer repair replace recall
renew regret release retain
rejoice return reduce report
regard refresh restore remain
coachman huntsman seaman postman
salesman workman footman hackman
railroad birthday foreman boatman
inkstand daylight fireplace teacup
seaside seaweed sunbeam tiptoe
stairway necktie rainbow railway
seashore cobweb spyglass beehive


Usually the vowel followed by one consonant is given the long sound,
whereas, when the consonant is doubled, the vowel usually has the short
sound, as illustrated in the following words.

biter plater toper hoping
bitter platter stopper hopping