Spelling Word List: ei saying /ay/

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vein
rein
reign
deign
feign
neigh
eight
weigh
weight
freight
neighbor
sheik
veil
beige
sleigh
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About This Spelling List: ei saying /ay/

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.

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Learn more in Unit 21. The 'I' before 'e' rule – does it work?


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