2006-09-17 09:38:28 · 10 answers · asked by DLDC07 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Because you haven't paid attention in English class...and because the English language sucks.
2006-09-17 09:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general rule is i before e except when sounding like A
as in Neighbor or Weigh
2006-09-17 09:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lab girl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I before E except after C
Or when sounded as A as in neighbor or weigh.
2006-09-17 09:44:43 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the silent "GH" just like with the words:
- riGHt
- siGHt
- tiGHt
- miGHt
Just think of a horse that goes "neigh."
2006-09-17 09:41:56 · answer #4 · answered by Link of Hyrule 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neighbors is a hard word to spell.
2006-09-17 09:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it's not spelled phonetically. It's spelled neighbors.
2006-09-17 09:45:49 · answer #6 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neighbor depending on where u live or if u live in british country it is neighbour
2006-09-17 09:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by Richie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spelling is easy..just have to see it say it write it..repeat
2006-09-17 09:46:38 · answer #8 · answered by Ken and Wendy M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just add the "gh"
nei-gh-bors
2006-09-17 09:40:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, you can! ... if you INTEND to.
2006-09-17 09:43:50 · answer #10 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋