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