oy (toy, boy): word list
15 words for grade 2. Words grouped by spelling pattern.
Diphthongs and vowel pairs like these make a sound that glides or changes. Students often need to memorize which spelling is used.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| toy | 1 | 2 |
| boy | 1 | K |
| joy | 1 | 2 |
| enjoy | 2 | 2 |
| royal | 2 | 2 |
| soy | 1 | 2 |
| annoy | 2 | 2 |
| destroy | 2 | 2 |
| cowboy | 2 | 2 |
| oyster | 2 | 2 |
| employ | 2 | 2 |
| loyal | 2 | 2 |
| coy | 1 | 2 |
| ploy | 1 | 2 |
| voyage | 2 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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