The short /i/ sound is a vowel sound commonly heard in words like sit, bin, and gym It is produced by positioning the tongue close to the front of the mouth, while the lips remain neutral. The vocal cords vibrate briefly, creating a clear and concise sound. This sound is different from the long /i/ sound, as in tree, where the tongue is higher and the sound is extended.
In English, the short /i/ sound is often represented by the letter i. However, sometimes the letter y is used to spell the short /i/ sound instead. The y spelling is common in words of Greek origin.
These spelling activities will help you learn a range of words that spell short /i/ sound with the letter y.
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gym |
Get fit by working out at the gym.
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hymn |
Everyone joined in the hymn singing.
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myth |
A myth is a story that may be untrue.
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crypt |
The space underneath a church is a crypt.
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calypso |
We sang and danced to calypso music.
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crystal |
Diamonds are a type of crystal.
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cygnet |
A cygnet is a young swan.
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gypsy |
Gypsy is my cat's name.
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lyric |
The song has difficult lyrics.
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mystery |
I love a mystery story!
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oxygen |
The earth's atmosphere is one-fifth oxygen.
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physics |
Physics is the study of matter and movement.
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symbol |
This symbol means 'add' : +.
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symptom |
Sneezing is a symptom of hay fever.
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syrup |
Who likes syrup on their cornflakes?
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system |
Windows is a computer system.
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typical |
Mini skirts were typical 60s fashion.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
Spelling Practice: Short /i/ spelled y: Set 1 (copy)Master spelling with targeted practice sessions designed for this word list.
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