Explore this spelling list: ay words - set 1. This page is filled with fun activities, spelling games, and resources to aid in your spelling journey. Choose between games, tests, and downloadable activities to learn in a way that suits you.
The combination ay is commonly used at the end of words to represent the long /a/ sound in English. Recognising this pattern is essential for accurate spelling and pronunciation. For instance, words like day and lay illustrate how this spelling works, helping you sound out each word correctly.
In this set, you will explore a variety of words that use the ay spelling. Each example demonstrates how this combination functions in different contexts. Take your time to read through the words and their meanings, and consider incorporating them into your vocabulary practice!
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day |
You can have a day off next week.
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hay |
Our rabbit likes to sleep in hay.
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lay |
Male birds do not lay eggs.
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may |
Please may I have a piece of cake?
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pay |
I insist it is my turn to pay.
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ray |
A ray of sunshine lit up the wall.
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say |
What did you say?
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way |
Which way shall we go?
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clay |
The potter made mugs out of clay.
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pray |
They will pray together before they eat their dinner.
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tray |
They greased the baking tray.
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slay |
The knight stood ready to slay the dragon with his sword.
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stay |
Playing sport can help us stay healthy.
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sway |
We watched them sway in time to the music.
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spray |
Antibacterial spray helps to kill germs.
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stray |
Stray cats are often very thin.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?
Spelling Practice: ay words - set 1Improve your spelling skills with interactive exercises and activities.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: ay words - set 1Make learning enjoyable with engaging spelling games.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: ay words - set 1See how well you know these words with a spelling test.
Printable Activities: ay words - set 1Download and print spelling worksheets for this word list.
Handwriting Practice: ay words - set 1Write these words to reinforce learning and improve recall.
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