[Tight End]

I always knew Science was misspelled.

I for one grew up hearing the spelling-related rhyme “I before E except after C.” Of course that was intended to help us remember how to spell words that include the letter combinations of “ie” and “ei.” However, the exceptions to this “rule” have become so numerous that it’s often more of a hindrance than a help.

Even the extended versions of the rhyme:
I before E except after C
Or when sounded as “a”
As in “neighbor” or “weigh.”
or
I before E except after C
When the sound is “ee.”
leave out a whole slew of exceptions.

“I before E except after C” may often be quoted, but I figured out you can not let yourself get tripped up by the what the rule implies. When in doubt, look the word up to determine it's correct spelling especially if you are the spelling police.


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