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These ei words do not follow the rule i before e except after c. This is because they have the long /a/ sound.
This list includes words like weigh, freight, and neighbour, which show how the letters ei can be pronounced as /ay/ in certain cases. These words may look tricky at first, but once you learn the pattern, they will become easier to spell. To help you with these words, try a Listen and Spell test.
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vein |
The vein was visible on his forehead.
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rein |
Keep a tight rein on your spending.
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reign |
The country prospered under the King's reign.
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deign |
Will the boss deign to attend our party?
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feign |
In soccer today, the defender fell for the attacker's feign.
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neigh |
I heard the horse neigh from the stable.
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eight |
I get to work at eight o'clock.
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weigh |
Mother weighed out a kilo of flour.
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weight |
To win the cake you must guess its weight.
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freight |
The freight was loaded onto the ship.
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neighbor
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Their new neighbor was very kind.
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sheik |
The sheik wore traditional dress.
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veil |
The bride wore a long white veil.
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beige |
The golfer wore beige slacks.
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sleigh |
The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?
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Spelling Games: ei saying /ay/Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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