A few words spell the long /i/ sound with the letter y. Here are some of them.
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rhyme |
These words all rhyme: time, crime, chime.
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style |
I'm going to alter my hair style.
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type |
Many types of fish live in coral.
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cycle |
I prefer to cycle to work rather than going by bus.
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dynamic |
Beth has a very dynamic personality.
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hyphen |
A hyphen can be used to join two words: good-looking.
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hydrogen |
Water is two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen.
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typhoon |
Two ships were sunk in the typhoon.
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tyrant |
The powerful leader was a tyrant.
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analyze
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Please analyze these figures for me.
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paralyze
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He is paralyzed from the waist down.
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hygiene |
Good hygiene keeps germs away.
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psychology |
My brother is studying psychology at college.
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