Spelling list: ei saying /ay/

These ei words do not follow the rule i before e except after c. This is because they have the long /a/ sound.

vein	A vein carries blood to the heart.
rein	A rein is a strap used to lead a horse. *
reign	We lived under a reign of terror.
deign	Will the boss deign to attend our party?
feign	I will feign illness to avoid going to work.
neigh	I heard the horse neigh from the stable.
eight	I get to work at eight o'clock.
weigh	Weigh the ingredients carefully. *
weight	To win the cake you must guess its weight.
freight	The freight was loaded onto the ship.
neighbour	Their new neighbour was very kind.
sheik	The sheik wore traditional dress.
veil	The bride wore a long white veil.
beige	The golfer wore beige slacks.
sleigh	The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.