Learn: ey words
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grey
prey
they
obey
convey
survey
vein
About this word list ▼
About this word list ▲
The letter combination ey can represent the long /a/ sound in some English words. Examples like grey and they show how this spelling works. Recognising this pattern will improve your spelling skills and build your understanding of pronunciation. As you explore these words, notice how the ey combination falls at the end of the word.
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Learn more in Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?