Study the word list: ei, ey eigh long a sound

Y4 List 1 Words with the /e / sound spelt ei, eigh, or ey

	reindeer	The sleigh was pulled by reindeer.
	weightlifter	The weightlifter lifted the heavy weights. *
	neighbourly	It is neighbourly to water the plants next door. *
	freight	The freight was loaded onto the ship.
	eighteen	Two nines are eighteen.
	obey	He promised to obey the Scout laws.
	vein	The vein was visible on his forehead.
	reign	The country prospered under the King's reign.
	weight	To win the cake you must guess its weight.
	they	They threw a lifebelt to the drowning man.

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reindeer

weightlifter

neighbourly

freight

eighteen

obey

vein

reign

weight

they

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