In one-syllable words, there are two ways of spelling the /oi/ sound: oi and oy. Use oi in the middle of a word and oy at the end. This list will help you practise spelling the oi sound in a mixture of oi and oy words.
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boil |
Sandra asked Belle to boil the kettle to make her a cup of tea.
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foil |
Jemma wrapped Belle's packed lunch up in tin foil.
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soil |
Belle helps her dad digging the soil.
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spoil |
"My mum and dad spoil me " said Belle.
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toil |
Toil means to work really hard.
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coin |
Belle loves to save all her coins.
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join |
The musician had to audition to join the band.
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loin |
Jemma cooked a loin of lamb for Sunday dinner.
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boy |
Poppi helped the boy play football.
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joy |
Belle danced with joy.
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toy |
Belle loves cuddly toys.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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