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Colin Rosenstiel · July 26th 03, 12:24 AM posted to uk.transport.london

In article , (Derek) wrote:

"Clive D. W. Feather" wrote

Derek writes

'I before E except after C' only applies when pronounced "eeeee"
(oder wie "ie" auf deutsch für Peter), with the one exception
"seize".

It's weird that you've also forgotten "protein".

Interesting comment. I was always led to believe that "seize" was the
only one, but you are obviously quite correct.

Any more anyone?

ISTR it's not uncommon in Scotland though I can only think of place name
examples off the top of my head. Given the spelling and pronunciation of
my (German origin) surname, I have taken a slight interest in this rule.

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Colin Rosenstiel