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IE Vowel Team (Long I)
When IE is at the end of a word, it says long I, like in 'pie' and 'tie'.
How this rule works
The vowel team IE makes the long I sound “eye” at the end of a word. Examples: pie, tie, die, lie, vie.
Remember: IE at the end says I — pie, tie, die!
Examples
Words that use this rule
16 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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