Decoding exercises: "ey"

The letter combination "ey" has several different pronunciations. This article sets out some common words teachers can use to help their students become more aware of the differences.


 * As /eɪ/: convey -  -  - obey - survey - they
 * As /iː/ or /ɪ/: chimney - donkey - Geoffrey - hockey - honey - Jeffrey - journey - money - Shirley, - turkey - valley - volleyball
 * As /iː/: geyser - key - keyboard
 * As /aɪ/: eye - geyser
 * As //: they're

As two separate sounds:
 * /ɪj/: beyond

Silent e:
 * graveyard - vineyard