Spelling Word List: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

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Study the Word List: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

This is by far the most common spelling for this sound at the end of words.

	cry	You can cry on my shoulder.
	fly	Birds fly high in the sky.
	dry	Hang the washing out to dry. *
	try	As long as you try your best you won't disappoint me.
	reply	It is polite to reply to a question. *
	July	I'm going to Spain in July.
	why	Why does that dog whine all the time?
	fry	Shall we fry that chicken for dinner?
	spy	The spy knew the secret code. *
	shy	The boy felt shy on his first day of school. *
	sky	The sea and sky were both deep blue.

* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.

Spelling Activities & Games: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

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Spelling Practice: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

Enhance your spelling proficiency with interactive and fun exercises.

Look	cry
Say
Cover	Look again
Write
Check

Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check

How to use:

Look and read the word.

Say the word. Click the speaker icon.

Cover the word.

Write the word.

Check your spelling.

cry

fly

dry

try

July

why

fry

spy

shy

sky

Spelling Games: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

Play interactive games to practice these words in a fun way.

Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!

Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!

Word Search, small
The classic English word game.

Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.

Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business spelling game Monkey Business
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Take a Spelling Test: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

Measure your progress with a spelling test on these words.

Start the Listen and Spell Test

Printable Activities: Non-statutory words: the /ai/ sound spelt -y (copy)

Take your spelling practice offline with printable activities.

Printable word list - a useful printable resource of the word list.
Flash cards - a word on each card which enables a variety of games and activities.
Word Search, small printable version.

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