Explore this spelling list: Longer oi and oy words. Here, you'll find everything you need to excel in spelling. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
When it comes to longer words, the rules for using oi and oy are the same as with shorter words. For words with more than one syllable, use oi in the middle of a syllable, such as in appoint and moisture. On the other hand, use oy at the end of a word or syllable - like in destroy and voyage.
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appoint |
We need to appoint someone for this job.
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avoid |
We try to avoid walking through the park when it's dark.
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moisture |
Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.
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ointment |
He needs ointment on his cut knee.
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poison |
The label on the bottle says it is poison.
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poisonous |
Not all snake bites are poisonous.
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rejoice |
I will rejoice when the job is finally done.
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tabloid |
I detest tabloid newspapers.
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toilet |
The toilet was occupied.
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turquoise |
Kelly loves the colour turquoise.
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turmoil |
The long war caused great turmoil.
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annoy |
My brother always tries to annoy me.
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employ |
I'm hoping they will employ me as a chef.
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enjoy |
Did you enjoy the party?
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destroy |
He was trying to destroy the wasp nest.
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loyal |
David has been a loyal friend for many years.
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royal |
The royal family live in a palace.
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soya |
I am allergic to soya products.
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voyage |
Mary went on a voyage around the world.
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oyster |
Don't eat an oyster unless it is fresh.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 16. Spelling choices for /oi/ sound: oi, oy
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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
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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