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Her delight was to watch the puppies play.

Spelling: -igh

Practise the igh spelling pattern in 11 Plus English: learn common word families, spot the sound, and build accurate spellings for reading and writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

Word families help memory: high, higher, highest; night, nightly; sight, eyesight; fight, fighter. Spot the root, then the suffix.

In 11 Plus English, the trigraph igh usually spells the long i sound, as in light and night. Grouping words by families strengthens recall and improves accuracy.

Key Terms

  • Trigraph: Three letters that make one sound, like igh in light.
  • Word family: A group of related words built from the same root, for example high, higher, highest.
  • Suffix: Letters added to the end of a word to change its form or meaning, such as -er or -est.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What sound does igh make in English?

The trigraph igh usually makes the long i sound, as in high, night, and sight. It appears mostly in the middle of words.

How can I remember igh spellings for tests?

Learn word families (light, slight, fright), say the words aloud, and practise adding suffixes correctly (lighter, slightly).

Are there alternatives to igh for the long i sound?

Yes. The long i can be spelled i_e (ride), y (my), or ie (pie). Choose by known patterns and word families.

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Author:  Frank Evans (Specialist 11 Plus Teacher and Tutor)
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