Before the letter y the sound /s/ can be spelled with the letter c.
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cyanide |
Cyanide is a dangerous poison.
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cyclone |
A violent storm with strong winds is a cyclone.
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cylinder |
A tube shaped object is a cylinder.
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cynic |
You are a cynic when you always think the worst about people.
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emergency |
We called the emergency services.
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fancy |
What do you fancy for dinner?
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decency |
I wish he the decency to tell the truth.
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privacy |
I hope the photographers will respect their privacy.
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pregnancy |
A normal pregnancy lasts for nine months.
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urgency |
The people moved with urgency to get inside before the storm came.
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accuracy |
He shot the target with great accuracy.
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efficiency |
The factory improved its efficiency.
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