Spelling rule

I before e — with exceptions

Believe

i before e: the 'ee' sound.

I believe you can finish the project.

Receive

After c: e before i.

Did you receive my message about the trip?

Weird

An exception: e before i, no c.

Kabir heard a weird noise from the terrace at night.

Remember: 'I before e except after c' works for the ee sound (believe, receive). Exceptions exist: weird, seize, protein. Check a dictionary when unsure.

Short lessonStress & endingsIn longer words, one part is said more strongly. And the ending -ed can be said in three ways.

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