Spelling list: y words

The letter y is used to spell the long /i/ sound in these words.

Say the words aloud as you learn them. Can you hear the long vowel sound?

cry	The baby started to cry when she was hungry. *
spy	The spy knew the secret code. *
why	Why are you crying?
apply	He wanted to apply for a new job.
deny	She had to deny any involvement in the robbery.
rely	You can rely on Brad to be on time.
reply	I need a reply by the weekend.
identify	I could identify him by his very long hair.
magnify	A microscope uses a lens to magnify a slide so we can examine it closely. *
multiply	The boy struggled to multiply numbers without a calculator.
rhyme	Does the poem rhyme?
style	I'm going to alter my hair style.
type	A popular type of nut is the cashew nut.
cycle	I prefer to cycle to work rather than going by bus.
dynamic	Beth has a very dynamic personality.
python	A python kills its prey by crushing it.