Challenge your spelling skills with the Listen and Spell activity.
Some words in English use ei to spell the long /a/ sound. These words include familiar terms like reins, veil, eight, and freight. In these words, ei creates a sound similar to the long /a/ as in day.
Here are a couple of examples:
reins – You use reins to control a horse.
veil – A veil is a piece of cloth worn by brides over their face.
These words follow a common pattern but may still seem tricky, so it's helpful to practice them.
Try a practice activity to test your knowledge!
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
Learn more in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
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