Spelling list: Longer oi and oy words

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.
avoid	We try to avoid walking through the park when it's dark.
moisture	Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.
ointment	He needs ointment on his cut knee.
poison	The label on the bottle says it is poison.
poisonous	Not all snake bites are poisonous.
rejoice	I will rejoice when the job is finally done.
tabloid	I detest tabloid newspapers.
toilet	The toilet was occupied. *
turquoise	Kelly loves the colour turquoise.
turmoil	The long war caused great turmoil.
annoy	My brother always tries to annoy me.
employ	I'm hoping they will employ me as a chef.
enjoy	Did you enjoy the party?
destroy	He was trying to destroy the wasp nest.
loyal	David has been a loyal friend for many years.
royal	The royal family live in a palace. *
soya	I am allergic to soya products.
voyage	Mary went on a voyage around the world. *
oyster	Don't eat an oyster unless it is fresh.