Explore this spelling list: y on the end. Learn the words in the spelling list then try out the spelling games at the bottom of the page. Click on Learn, Games, Test, Print, or Write to explore all the available spelling tools.
The long /i/ sound is a vowel sound used in English. You can hear it in words like time, ride, and cry.
The words in this list use the letter y to spell the long /i/ sound. Notice how, in these words, the long /i/ sound falls at the end of the word. While most words that end in a long /i/ sound are spelt with the letter y, there are exceptions like eye and dye.
As there are six different ways to spell the long /i/ sound, it is important to become familiar with those that use the y spelling. Use the spelling activities to learn the long /i/ words in the list.
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cry |
The baby started to cry when she was hungry.
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dry |
I dry my hair with a towel.
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fry |
Shall we fry an egg for breakfast?
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fly |
I love to fly my kite.
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sly |
The sly fox burrowed under the fence.
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spy |
The spy knew the secret code.
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shy |
The boy felt shy on his first day of school.
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why |
Why are you crying?
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apply |
He wanted to apply for a new job.
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comply |
Schools must comply with health and safety standards.
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imply |
What's the difference between imply and infer?
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supply |
We can supply your order next week.
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defy |
Rob tried to defy his mother's wishes.
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deny |
She had to deny any involvement in the robbery.
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rely |
You can rely on Brad to be on time.
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reply |
I need a reply by the weekend.
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identify |
I could identify him by his very long hair.
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magnify |
A microscope uses a lens to magnify a slide so we can examine it closely.
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multiply |
The boy struggled to multiply numbers without a calculator.
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July |
I'm going to Spain in July.
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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?
Spelling Practice: y on the endDevelop better spelling habits with customized practice tools.
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Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling Games: y on the endBoost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
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!
Take a Spelling Test: y on the endCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
Printable Activities: y on the endUse printable worksheets to reinforce spelling skills.
Handwriting Practice: y on the endDevelop your spelling skills by writing out these words.
This word list was created by Spellzone. View more Spellzone course lists or curriculum word lists.
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