How Many Ways Can You Spell the /ee/ Sound?

By Eyal Rav-Noy, Co-Founder, Capit Learning

Here's a question that stumps almost everyone, including teachers: how many ways can you spell the sound /ee/? Take a moment and try to list them. If you're like most people, you'll come up with three or four before you run dry. The real answer is closer to ten—and understanding why that's true, and why it isn't the problem it appears to be, unlocks one of the most powerful ideas in reading instruction.