eight
numThe number that comes after seven and before nine.
nounThe written or printed symbol that shows the number 8.
nounA playing card with eight symbols on it.
nounA long, thin boat used in racing, with eight people rowing and one person steering.
"eight" does not follow standard phonics patterns and should be memorized.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: EIGH Pattern
EIGH says long A, like in 'eight' and 'weight'.
The pattern EIGH makes the long A sound /eɪ/. The GH is silent. Examples: eight, weight, freight, neighbor, sleigh.
Tip
EIGH says A — eight, weight, neighbor!
Examples
Phonics Rule: Letter T
The letter T makes the /t/ sound, like in 'top', 'tap', and 'ten'. The tongue tip taps behind the upper teeth.
T is a voiceless alveolar stop. The tongue tip touches the ridge behind the upper teeth and releases with a puff of air. Double T (tt) makes the same /t/ sound.
Tip
T taps — touch your tongue to make /t/!
Examples
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