Long I Words

What is a Long i Word?

The long i sound is part of 5 long vowel sounds: a, e, i, o, and u. All of these ‘long’ vowel sounds say their name, unlike short vowel sounds. Long i says /ī/ like in pine. There are several spelling patterns of long vowel ‘a’ sounds including i_e (or silent e), ie, y, and igh. All of our posters and charts include practical examples to help kids identify long a sounds easily.

I says its long sound in an open syllable, which is any syllable that ends with a vowel. For long i sounds, an example includes ‘mice’ with the i_e sound or ‘y’ with the ending sound of -y.

Long i Word List

This long I-word list separates our long I vowel sound words into different spelling patterns. It is perfect for more advanced learners or upper elementary grades.

Words with Long i List

Long I word chart with pictures. This chart also shows the different long I vowel sounds and how they are made by different letters.

Long i Words Poster

This long I words poster shows the various spelling patterns used to create the long I vowel sound. This makes a great classroom chart or student reference guide.

Examples of Long i Words

As a teacher, it’s essential to have short and relatable examples of long ”i’ words that kids can remember easily. Consider words like “rice” with one open syllable. An open syllable contains a long sound at the end of the syllable. You can hear the “i” in ri-ce. Additionally, words like “pie” and “light” showcase the long “i” sound using the silent e rule. Utilizing these examples in teaching can aid students in recognizing and utilizing long ‘i’ sounds in their everyday vocabulary and reading comprehension.

4 Spelling Patterns for Long I

Below is a list of vowel team words based on spelling patterns of long a vowel sounds. These long i vowel words include beginning, middle, and beginning sounds with blends and digraphs.

Blends in Long i Words

Blends are when two or more consonants hang out together in a word, like “fl” in “flies”; they’re buddies, and they make the “fl” sound when you say the word, like “fly”.

Digraphs in Long i Words

Digraphs can be decoded where there are two vowels together to produce one sound, such as “ie” in “cried”. See a breakdown of the diagraph examples below along with a huge and practical list to print for your beginner readers or elementary age students learning to decode short and easy words.

1. “igh” as in:
   • Sight
   • Light
   • Night
2. “ie” as in:
   • Pie
   • Lie
   • Tie
3. “y” at the end of a word, as in:
   • Cry
   • Fly
   • Dry

I_E Words (or Long i with silent e)

This long i word list of i_e words or silent e with long a i words. It’s an easy to use list of words contain letter I where the sounds says it’s name and follows the pattern VCe (vowel-consonant-e). Some teachers like to say the e is magic or stays silent as the “silent e”.

• Rice
• Mice
• Line
• Mine
• Dine
• Pine
• vine
• Bike
• Hike
• Ride
• Tide
• Wide
• Pile
• File
• Lime
• Dime
• Wipe
• Fire

IE Long I Vowel Words

This list contains IE spelling patterns or digraphs that are every day words for kids to understand easily and apply to their growing reading comprehension.

• lie
• tie
• tied
• flies
• died
• cried
• pie
• pliers

IGH Long I Vowel Words

Our list of IGH Long i Words are great examples of digraphs and are specifically chosen for elementary school kids to learn how to read seeing easy and practical spelling patterns.

• light
• fright
• sight
• hight
• tight
• thigh
• bright
• Sigh
• knight
• night

Y Long I Vowel Words

Long I Word Flashcard Set

These Long I Vowel Flashcards are perfect for students learning how to read. They show a spelling pattern and are sorted conveniently for teachers. Plus, we’ve included a bonus set of picture long i flashcards! These make a perfect set so make sure you check out our learning game mat for matching game ideas!

Also, don’t miss out on downloading a set of our CVCe Flashcards for more exciting patterns in phonics reading when your students are ready for the next level!

Long i Word Flashcards Set 1

Printable long I flashcards feature a variety of long I words. From open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more, there’s something for every learning environment.

Long i Word Flashcards Set 2

Printable long I flashcards feature a variety of long I words. From open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more, there’s something for every learning environment.

Long i Word Flashcards Set 3

Printable long I flashcards feature a variety of long I words. From open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more, there’s something for every learning environment.

Long i Word Flashcards Set 4

Printable long I flashcards feature a variety of long I words. From open to closed syllables, digraphs, blends, and more, there’s something for every learning environment.

Long I Words Games and Worksheets

Make the most of our fun Long I activities in your classroom or homeschool setup by using each tool for practice or as helpful guides. When you include our fun, printable activities all about Long I words, you’ll set up a lively learning space that works for different ways of learning, making sure your students have a blast while they learn!

Long i Words BINGO Set 1

Our long I BINGO game is a fun and engaging way for your students to practice reading long I vowel words. Each card has a 24 long I words listed and a free space in the middle!

Long i Words BINGO Set 2

Our long I BINGO game is a fun and engaging way for your students to practice reading long I vowel words. Each card has a 24 long I words listed and a free space in the middle!

Long i Words BINGO Set 3

Our long I BINGO game is a fun and engaging way for your students to practice reading long I vowel words. Each card has a 24 long I words listed and a free space in the middle!