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.
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height |
He was at the height of his popularity.
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sleight |
The trick is performed simply by sleight of hand.
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eight |
I get to work at eight o'clock.
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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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sleigh |
The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.
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neighbour
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Their new neighbour was very kind.
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straight |
David's shot went straight towards the goal.
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