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The i before e except after c spelling rule applies to the long /e/ sound, but the words in this list feature a long /a/ sound. This means they're spelt with the letter combination ei. Spot this pattern in words like vein, reign, and eight.
Try a Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check spelling activity to solidify your understanding of these tricky words.
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vein |
A vein carries blood to the heart.
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rein |
A rein is a strap used to lead a horse.
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reign |
We lived under a reign of terror.
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deign |
Will the boss deign to attend our party?
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feign |
I will feign illness to avoid going to work.
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neigh |
I heard the horse neigh from the stable.
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eight |
I get to work at eight o'clock.
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weigh |
Weigh the ingredients carefully.
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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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neighbour
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Their new neighbour was very kind.
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sheik |
The sheik wore traditional dress.
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veil |
The bride wore a long white veil.
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beige |
The golfer wore beige slacks.
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sleigh |
The kids enjoyed the sleigh ride.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?
Spelling Practice: ei saying /ay/Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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: ei saying /ay/Challenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
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: ei saying /ay/Challenge yourself with a spelling test for these words.
Printable Activities: ei saying /ay/Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.
Handwriting Practice: ei saying /ay/Improve your spelling by writing these words.
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