Usually igh words make the long i sound. The following common words make the long a sound or have an additional e when making the long i sound.
|
|
height |
He was at the height of his popularity.
*
|
|
|
sleight |
The trick is performed simply by sleight of hand.
*
|
|
|
eight |
I get to work at eight o'clock.
|
|
|
weight |
To win the cake you must guess its weight.
|
|
|
freight |
The freight was loaded onto the ship.
|
|
|
sleigh |
The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.
|
|
|
neighbour
|
Their new neighbour was very kind.
|
|
|
straight |
David's shot went straight towards the goal.
|
* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: eigh words making the long a sound and long i soundEnhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: eigh words making the long a sound and long i soundBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
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!
Take a Spelling Test: eigh words making the long a sound and long i soundChallenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: eigh words making the long a sound and long i soundPrint this word list for easy offline practice.
Handwriting Practice: eigh words making the long a sound and long i soundWrite these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
"Spellzone really is an incredibly simple, engaging and cost effective resource - it makes a big difference to literacy levels."
Millthorpe School, York
Connect with us at: 
