A few words spell the long /i/ sound with the letter y. Here are some of them.
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rhyme |
These words all rhyme: time, crime, chime.
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style |
The victorious team celebrated in style.
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type |
A fern is a type of plant.
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cycle |
We all cycle to work.
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hyena |
The hyena feeds on dead animals.
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python |
A python kills its prey by crushing it.
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tyrant |
A tyrant is a person who uses power unfairly.
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paralyse
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The snake used its venom to paralyse its prey.
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hygiene |
We were taught all about the importance of hygiene when cooking.
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analyse
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When you analyse something, you examine all its parts carefully so that you can understand it.
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