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The words include:
neigh (neighbor)
sleigh
weigh (weight, weighty)
eight (eighty, eighteen)
*These words also make the long A with EIG:
deign
feign
reign
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Does the words leash and goose have the long e sound?
Leash does have the long e sound, as if it were spelled leesh, but goose does not. Goose has a silent e sound, as if it were spelled goos.
What words have the same vowel sound as the EA in great?
The EA has a long A (ay) vowel sound. This is also seen in A words - base, cake, late AY words - lay, may, pay AI words - fail, maid, plain EI words - veil EIGH words - weigh, weight, neighbor
What words have a long a sound spelled ae?
The digraph ae is almost always pronounced as a long E (e.g. algae). However, words from Scottish, such as hae (have) and brae are usually pronounced with an "ay" sound.
What are some words that have a short e sound but are spelled with ee like in been?
The sound in "been" is a short i sound (bin). This is practically a unique sound for the EE pair, although in French words they can have a long A sound (puree, soiree, toupee).
What words have a long a sound but are spelled ea?
The three common ones are break, steak, and great. (the words bear, pear, swear, tear, and wear are called caret A words, not long A)
Does eigh have a long vowel sound?
Yes, the vowel sound in the word "eight" is a long vowel sound.
Does weight have the same vowel sound as the ei in neighbor?
No, weight does not have the same vowel sound as the "ei" in neighbor. In weight, the vowel sound is "ay" as in "way", while in neighbor, the vowel sound is "ay" as in "hey".
What words have a long a sound spelled AA?
In English, words with a long 'a' sound spelled AA include: bazaar, llama, raar, kaama, paaprika.
What words have a long I sound spelled with an A?
There are words from French spelled with an AY, such as bayou and cayenne.
Is freight a long e word?
No. In freight, the EI has a long A sound, as in eight (ate) and weight.Other words with the EIGH = AY sound include neighbor and sleigh (slay).
What words have a long I sound spelled ie?
dieliepietie
Which letters make the long a sound in away?
The second A has a long A sound. In the homophone "aweigh" it is the EIGH or more specifically the EI that has the long A sound.
What words with the long a sound are spelled like steak?
Some words with the long a sound spelled like steak are: break, great, and straight.
Does the words leash and goose have the long e sound?
Leash does have the long e sound, as if it were spelled leesh, but goose does not. Goose has a silent e sound, as if it were spelled goos.
Does sleigh have a short e sound?
Yes, the word "sleigh" has a long "e" sound, as in "s-l-a-y."
Does might have a long I sound?
No, the word "might" does not have a long "I" sound. It has a short "I" sound, pronounced like "m-ite."
What words have a long a sound spelled ia?
Some words with a long "a" sound spelled with "ia" include: Liars Dial Liar Crier
