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 |
Will you boil the kettle for tea?
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foil |
They wrapped the sandwiches in foil.
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soil |
This garden soil is good quality.
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spoil |
Please don't spoil the game by cheating.
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toil |
He began to toil up the hill.
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coin |
The coin featured the monarch's profile.
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join |
The musician had to audition to join the band.
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loin |
Loin of lamb is a very tender meat.
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joint |
Your elbow is a hinge joint.
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void |
The contract was deemed void.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Games: oi and oy words set 1Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
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The classic English word game.
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: oi and oy words set 1Measure your progress with a spelling test on these words.
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