EIGHay
EIGH Pattern
EIGH says long A, like in 'eight' and 'weight'.
How this rule works
The pattern EIGH makes the long A sound “ay”. The GH is silent. Examples: eight, weight, freight, neighbor, sleigh.
Remember: EIGH says A — eight, weight, neighbor!
Examples
Words that use this rule
12 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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