Ey
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they /ðeɪ/ |
key /kiː/ |
The letter combination "ey" has several different pronunciations. This article sets out some common words teachers can use to help their students become more aware of the differences.
- As /eɪ/: convey - grey BrE - greyhound - obey - survey - they
- As /iː/ or /ɪ/: chimney - donkey - Geoffrey - hockey - honey - Jeffrey - journey - money - Shirley, storeyBrE - turkey - valley - volleyball
- As /iː/: geyserBrE - key - keyboard
- As /aɪ/: eye - geyserAmE
- As /eə/: they’re
As two separate sounds:
- /ɪj/: beyond
Silent e:
- graveyard - vineyard