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What are ie words with a long i sound?

You're asking for words that contain the letters "ie" and have a long "i" sound. Here are some examples:

Common Words:

* tie

* pie

* lie

* die

* trie (an attempt)

* vie (to compete)

* niece

* piece

* field

* shield

Less Common Words:

* brief

* chief

* grief

* thief

* wield

* yield

* fierce

* pierce

* sience (archaic word for science)

* frieze (a decorative band)

* sieve

Remember: The "ie" combination usually makes a long "i" sound, but there are exceptions. For example, "friend" has a short "i" sound.

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