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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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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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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joint |
Your elbow is a hinge joint.
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hoist |
He used a hoist to lift the weight.
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moist |
This chocolate cake is very moist.
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choice |
There is a good choice of food in the canteen.
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voice |
His voice was very faint.
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noise |
Did you hear that strange noise?
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