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Before the letter y the sound /s/ can be spelled with the letter c.

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cyanide 		Cyanide is a dangerous poison.
cyclone 		A violent storm with strong winds is a cyclone.
cylinder 		A tube-shaped object is a cylinder.
cynic 		He is a cynic who thinks her kindness is too good to be true.
emergency 		Call the ambulance, it's an emergency.
fancy 		What do you fancy to eat tonight?
mercy 		The judge showed mercy to the sick criminal.
policy 		The government policy is to build more houses.
agency 		She worked for a government agency.
decency 		Will you have the decency to say sorry?
privacy 		I hope the photographers will respect their privacy.
pregnancy 		A normal pregnancy lasts for nine months.
urgency 		The main road must be repaired with great urgency.
accuracy 		He shot the target with great accuracy.
efficiency 		The factory improved its efficiency.

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Learn about these words in Unit 20. Soft c: ce, ci, cy

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