Homophones for the short vowel sound /ĭ/ : i or y

Homophones from this section:

If you confuse these words the computer spellchecker will not spot your mistake -
so it is especially important to learn them.

him - male pronoun

hymn - song sung in church

She gave him a big hug.

Everyone joined in the hymn singing.

Jim - short for James

gym - short for gymnasium

Jim has a new job.

Get fit by working out at the gym.

Get healthy at the gym.

symbol - sign

cymbal - brass disc, used as a musical instrument

This symbol means 'add' : +

Bang two cymbals together.

A symbol is a sign.

A clash of cymbals.

ring -
1) sound made by a bell
2) circle

wring - twist

See Unit 24 for more on silent letters.

1) Did you hear the phone ring?
2) The children stood round in a ring.

Wring out the wet clothes.

mist - fog

missed - past tense of miss

The hills were covered in mist.

I missed you while you were away.

You have completed part one of unit 6. You have learned the short vowel sounds a, e and i.

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