The short /i/ sound is a vowel sound commonly heard in words like sit, bin, and gym It is produced by positioning the tongue close to the front of the mouth, while the lips remain neutral. The vocal cords vibrate briefly, creating a clear and concise sound. This sound is different from the long /i/ sound, as in tree, where the tongue is higher and the sound is extended.
In English, the short /i/ sound is often represented by the letter i. However, sometimes the letter y is used to spell the short /i/ sound instead. The y spelling is common in words of Greek origin.
These spelling activities will help you learn a range of words that spell short /i/ sound with the letter y.
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gym |
Get fit by working out at the gym.
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hymn |
Everyone joined in the hymn singing.
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myth |
A myth is a story that may be untrue.
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crypt |
The space underneath a church is a crypt.
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calypso |
We sang and danced to calypso music.
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crystal |
Diamonds are a type of crystal.
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cygnet |
A cygnet is a young swan.
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gypsy |
Gypsy is my cat's name.
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lyric |
The song has difficult lyrics.
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mystery |
I love a mystery story !
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oxygen |
The earth's atmosphere is one-fifth oxygen.
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physics |
Physics is the study of matter and movement.
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symbol |
This symbol means 'add' : +.
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symptom |
Sneezing is a symptom of hay fever.
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syrup |
Who likes syrup on their cornflakes?
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system |
Windows 8 is a computer system.
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typical |
Mini skirts were typical 60s fashion.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Short /i/ spelled y: Set 1
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
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!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: Short /i/ spelled y: Set 1
Handwriting worksheets: Short /i/ spelled y: Set 1
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
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