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What words have a long e sound spelled as ie?

Here are some words with a long e sound spelled as "ie":

Common words:

* Believe

* Chief

* Field

* Friend

* Grief

* Piece

* Shield

* Thief

* Brief

* Sieve

* Lie

* Tie

* Die

Less common words:

* Grievous

* Lien

* Pier

* Relieve

* Vielle (an old string instrument)

Note: The spelling "ie" is not the only way to represent the long e sound. Other common spellings include "ee," "ea," "ey," and "y."

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