Explore this spelling list: Year 3, Term 1, Week 5: long /a/ sound spelt ei, eigh or ey. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
This list teaches alternate spellings of the long /a/ sound, focusing on words with ei, eigh, and ey. Recognising these patterns will help improve reading and spelling accuracy.
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beige |
The golfer wore beige trousers.
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eight |
Half of sixteen is eight.
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eighth |
I was eighth in the line.
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grey
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The grey clouds looked ominous in the sky.
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height |
It is easy to adjust the height of the chair.
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neighbour
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Their new neighbour was very kind.
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reign |
The queen's reign lasted many years.
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sleigh |
The sleigh was pulled by reindeer.
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they |
They wore hoods when it rained
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weight |
Use a hoist to lift a heavy weight.
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