[Erasmus]

I after E except before C, and E before N in 'chicken'.

For every time I've seen someone write 'chickne' I'll give you a nickle.

<]B^)

[aruanan]

I after E except before C, and E before N in 'chicken'.

Isn't that supposed to be I before E except after C?

[yankeedame]

I after E except before C, and E before N in 'chicken'.

For every time I've seen someone write 'chickne' I'll give you a nickle.

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Ah yes, my friend, but more than a few people think (or at least wonder) if the word isn't spelled the way it sounds: "c-h-i-c-k-i-n" (chik-in)

Thus: I before E except after C, and E before N in 'chicken'.

[NCLaw441]

You knew it was nickEL, right?