Study the word list: Short /i/ spelled y: Set 1
In these words the short sound /i/ is spelled with the letter y.
Spellzone list

gym
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Get fit by working out at the gym.
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hymn
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Everyone joined in the hymn singing.
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myth
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A myth is a story that may be untrue.
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crypt
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The space underneath a church is a crypt.
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calypso
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We sang and danced to calypso music.
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crystal
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Diamonds are a type of crystal.
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cygnet
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A cygnet is a young swan.
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gypsy
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Gypsy is my cat's name.
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lyric
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The song has difficult lyrics.
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mystery
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I love a mystery story !
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oxygen
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The earth's atmosphere is one-fifth oxygen.
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physics
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Physics is the study of matter and movement.
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symbol
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This symbol means 'add' : +.
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symptom
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Sneezing is a symptom of hay fever.
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syrup
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Who likes syrup on their cornflakes?
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system
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Windows 8 is a computer system.
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typical
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Mini skirts were typical 60s fashion.
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Learn about these words in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?