Enhance your spelling and handwriting with printable worksheets for: ei saying /ay/.
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The i before e except after c spelling rule applies to the long /e/ sound, but the words in this list feature a long /a/ sound. This means they're spelt with the letter combination ei. Spot this pattern in words like vein, reign, and eight.
Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check spelling activity to solidify your understanding of these tricky words.
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Learn more in Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?
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