I before E, except after C
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
In English words that contain the letters I and E together, the I tends to come before the E (ie), except in cases when the two are preceded by the letter C, in which case the E comes before the I (cei).
Trong tiếng Anh, I thường đứng trước E, trừ khi sau C
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Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “I before E, except after C” mean?
In English words that contain the letters I and E together, the I tends to come before the E (ie), except in cases when the two are preceded by the letter C, in which case the E comes before the I (cei).
Is “I before E, except after C” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.