LONG A - AHD Symbol /a-/
Common Spellings: a, ay, eigh, ai, a + consonant + e, ea
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day / hay / weigh / Ray / may / Kay
gay / lay / make / date / hate / wait
rate / mate / Kate / gate / late / dame
haste / waste / raid / made / cape / game
lane / delay / repay / radio / taper / escapade
major / grenade
1. This is my roommate, Ray.
2. Jake and Kate brought a great cake.
3. I hate to wait for the news.
4. Let's not delay the game by changing the date.
5. Don't you just hate to pay your taxes?