Develop better spelling habits with the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check method.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
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.
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
Learn more in Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?
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