Long a (eigh, ey, ei): word list
18 words for grades 2 to 3. Words grouped by spelling pattern.
Long vowels say their own name. The same long vowel sound can be spelled several ways, so it helps to sort words by spelling.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| eight | 1 | 3 |
| weigh | 1 | 2 |
| sleigh | 1 | 1 |
| neigh | 1 | 3 |
| freight | 1 | 2 |
| weight | 1 | 2 |
| eighty | 2 | 2 |
| eighth | 1 | 2 |
| neighbor | 2 | 2 |
| they | 1 | K |
| hey | 1 | 2 |
| prey | 1 | 2 |
| grey | 1 | 2 |
| obey | 2 | 2 |
| veil | 1 | 2 |
| vein | 1 | 2 |
| reindeer | 2 | 2 |
| rein | 1 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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- Long e (ee) (24 words)
- Long e (ea) (25 words)
- Long e (y at the end) (26 words)