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The combination ay is commonly used at the end of words to represent the long /a/ sound in English. Recognising this pattern is essential for accurate spelling and pronunciation. For instance, words like day and lay illustrate how this spelling works, helping you sound out each word correctly.

In this set, you will explore a variety of words that use the ay spelling. Each example demonstrates how this combination functions in different contexts. Take your time to read through the words and their meanings, and consider incorporating them into your vocabulary practice!

day You can have a day off next week.
hay Our rabbit likes to sleep in hay.
lay Male birds do not lay eggs.
may Please may I have a piece of cake?
pay I insist it is my turn to pay.
ray A ray of sunshine lit up the wall.
say What did you say?
way Which way shall we go?
clay The potter made mugs out of clay.
pray They will pray together before they eat their dinner.
tray They greased the baking tray.
slay The knight stood ready to slay the dragon with his sword.
stay Playing sport can help us stay healthy.
sway We watched them sway in time to the music.
spray Antibacterial spray helps to kill germs.
stray Stray cats are often very thin.

Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 7. Long vowels e.g ee, ea or y? oa, o-e, or ow? u-e, ue, or ew?

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clay
pray
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slay
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