Did you know the word “tiger” follows a special spelling rule? 🐯 In the word “tiger,” the letter “i” makes its long sound. But why? 🤔 It’s because of the V-C-V pattern! ✨ Let’s break it down: When we see a vowel (V), a consonant (C), and another vowel (V), we can split the word before the consonant. This creates an open syllable, leaving the first vowel (in this case, “i”) free to say its name. That’s why “i” in “tiger” is pronounced with its long sound. 🎶 This handy rule is called the Tiger