Spelling Rules

Spelling Rules – Rules for Spelling

Spelling ie or ei

I before e
Except after c
Or when sounded like a
As in neighbor or neigh.

Adding a suffix or verb ending when a word ends in y

If the word has a consonant before the y, change the y to i.

Example: mercy + less = merciless

If the word has a vowel before the y, keep the y.

Example: employ + ed = employed