Spell the long i word: silent e, ie, y
Key Notes :
The long i sound (/ī/) is the sound of the letter i saying its name.
The long i sound can be spelled a few different ways. So, you have to remember which spelling to use.
Some long i words are spelled with i followed by a consonant and a silent e.
Some long i words are spelled with ie. You usually find ie at the end of a word or in the middle.
Some long i words are spelled with y. You usually find y at the end of a word.
Learn with an example
🔔 Listen to the word. Then, spell it.
The letters t–i–e spell the word tie.
The long i sound in this word is spelled with ie.
🔔 Listen to the word. Then, spell it.
The letters p–i–e spell the word pie.
The long i sound in this word is spelled with ie.
🔔 Listen to the word. Then, spell it.
The letters s–p–y spell the word spy.
The long i sound in this word is spelled with y.
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