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Learning English can pose challenges for both young children and those acquiring it as a second language. One such challenge is the pattern ‘Y-E long I’ sound. Unlike the short I sound in words like ‘myth’ and ‘sync’, the Y-E combination creates a long I sound, as seen in ‘type’, …

English spelling can be a real challenge for young learners and people learning English as a Second Language (ESL). One such hurdle is the way we represent sounds with letters. Take the long I sound, for instance. It can be spelled in various ways, and the combination IE is one …

The English language can be a tricky beast, and vowels are no exception. The long I sound, for instance, can be spelled in a surprising number of ways! This article will explore all 8 methods for writing the long I sound, providing clear examples and word lists for each. The …