Long i (igh): word list
18 words for grades 1 to 2. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| light | 1 | 3 |
| night | 1 | K |
| right | 1 | 2 |
| high | 1 | 1 |
| sigh | 1 | 1 |
| fight | 1 | 1 |
| bright | 1 | 1 |
| tight | 1 | 1 |
| flight | 1 | 1 |
| might | 1 | 1 |
| sight | 1 | 1 |
| thigh | 1 | 2 |
| fright | 1 | 2 |
| slight | 1 | 1 |
| knight | 1 | 1 |
| tonight | 2 | 1 |
| lightning | 2 | K |
| delight | 2 | 1 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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