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Year 1 - The Sound ie (tie)

Some Year 1 words use ie to make a long “eye” sound. Listen carefully, look at the letters, and choose the right spelling.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can hear ie in pie.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), children practise matching sounds to spellings. The “igh” or “eye” sound can be spelled in different ways, and ie is one spelling to learn in common words.

Key Terms

Digraph: Two letters that make one sound when read together.
Sound it out: Saying a word slowly to hear each sound.
Spelling pattern: A letter choice that appears in more than one word.

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What sound does ie make in tie?

In the word “tie”, the letters ie make the long “eye” sound. You can hear it if you say the word slowly and clearly.

What are some Year 1 words with ie?

Some common words with ie are “tie” and “die”. Practising a short list of examples helps children remember the spelling.

How can I help my child learn the ie spelling?

You can help by reading words together, spotting ie in a sentence, and doing quick spelling practice. Saying the word, writing it, and checking it works well.

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