IEee
IE Vowel Team (Long E)
When IE appears in the middle of a word, it usually says long E, like in 'piece' and 'chief'.
How this rule works
The vowel team IE makes the long E sound “ee” in the middle of a word. Examples: piece, chief, field, shield, brief. Remember: I before E except after C.
Remember: IE in the middle says EE — piece, chief, field!
Examples
Words that use this rule
48 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
achievedalienaliensbeliefsbelievebelievedbriefbrieflychiefchieftainconscienceconscientiouscookiedietarydixieexperienceexperiencesfieldfiercefieryfriendfriendlyfriendsfriendshipgirlfriendmedievalmovieobedientpiecepiecespiercepreviewreliefresiliencereviewselfieshieldsiegesoldiersthieftwentiethunfriendlyviewviewerviewpointviewpointsworriedlyyield
Exceptions
After C, the spelling is usually EI (receive, ceiling).
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