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What Spanish words have a long e sound spelled with i?

You're right, the "i" in Spanish can sometimes represent a long "e" sound. Here are some examples:

* Ci - pronounced like "thee" (as in "the")

* Qui - pronounced like "key" (as in "key")

* Gui - pronounced like "gwee" (as in "queen")

Here are some words with these combinations:

* Cielo (sky) - pronounced "thee-eh-loh"

* Quince (fifteen) - pronounced "keen-thay"

* Guitarra (guitar) - pronounced "gwee-tar-rah"

* Química (chemistry) - pronounced "kee-mee-kah"

It's important to remember that the sound of "i" in Spanish can vary based on its position in the word and surrounding letters. In some cases, it can represent a short "i" sound, while in other cases, it can sound like "ee" or "ay."

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