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Because words in English have come from many other languages, the rule "I before E except after C" has many exceptions in both forms.
I before E (with C) : Greek-based words like science.
E before I (without C) : Germanic-influenced words such as height, weight, weird, forfeit, and others.
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*The related link below covers both American and British versions of this curiosity.
What else can I help you with?
How do you spell forfet?
The word is spelled forfeit.
Is Niether spelled correctly?
No, "neither" is spelled with an "I" before the "E."
Is before a short i spelled e?
Yes. In many US dialects, an unstressed E is often pronounced as a short I, as in became and restore. When this occurs, before sounds like "bifor."
Is move with the ing spelled moveing or moving?
The word is spelled moving. Words that end in e, drop the e before adding ing.
Does ache drop its e before adding -ed?
yes, ached is not spelled acheed
Is the word reviwe spelled right?
I think you are asking of the word "review". The "e" is before the "w".
How do you spell blueish?
The word is spelled bluish. The "e" is dropped before adding the suffix "-ish".
How do you spell lenghth?
The correct spelling is "length." It is spelled with an "e" before the "n," not after the "g."
Why do people spell werewolf without the h before the e?
Werewolf doesn't have an 'h' in it. It is spelled werewolf.
Is there a minimum of soccer players to be on the field in a game?
5, before they lose by forfeit
How is the s sound spelled before e I or y?
The "s" sound is typically spelled as "c" before the letters "e," "i," or "y." Examples include "ceiling," "city," and "cycle." However, there are some exceptions to this rule, such as "soccer" and "sister."
What is the meaning of ehu?
Water or water mixed with herbs. If it is spelled with an accent before the e, it is a spray, foam, or mist.
