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Words with ie but sound like ue?

You're looking for words where the letters "ie" are pronounced like "ue". This is a common occurrence in English, especially with words of French origin. Here are some examples:

Common Words:

* Piece

* Brief

* Field

* Shield

* Chief

* Friend

* Thief

* Sieve

Less Common Words:

* Liege (a feudal lord)

* Siege (a military blockade)

* Grievous (causing great sorrow or pain)

* Wield (to hold and use a weapon or tool)

* Fiend (a wicked or malevolent being)

Note: While the "ie" in these words is pronounced like "ue", the spelling remains "ie" in the English language.

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