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
40 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
Exceptions
After C, the spelling is usually EI (receive, ceiling).
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