Question

If the word ends in silent e, drop the e and add the suffix, unless the final e is needed to preserve the sound of the preceding consonant.

acceptance alliance attendance condense condolence
conference defense existence expense experience
grievance immense intelligence intense interference
nonsense occurrence perseverance remembrance repentance
resemblance resistance superintendence vengeance vigilance
Which spelling word requires the final e to preserve the sound of the consonant before it?

Answer 1

The spelling word that requires the final e to preserve the sound of the consonant before it is "experience." In this case, the final silent e is necessary to maintain the long "e" sound of the preceding consonant "c." Without the final e, it would change the pronunciation to "experienc."