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What words have a long E sound spelled as EY?

Here are some words with a long E sound spelled as EY:

Common Words:

* they

* prey

* grey (American spelling)

* key

* obey

* survey

* sleigh

* whey

* they're

* there

* their

Less Common Words:

* bey (a Turkish title of nobility)

* convey

* decry

* disobey

* donkey

* eyrie (a nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, built high on a cliff or a rock)

* hey (an interjection used to attract attention)

* heyday

* money

* monkey

* obey

* prey

* sley (to weave)

* survey

* turkey

Remember:

The EY spelling doesn't always represent a long E sound. Sometimes it can represent a different sound like in words like "honey" or "journey."

It's helpful to be aware of the different ways EY can be pronounced to improve your reading and spelling skills.

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