Long i (y): word list
16 words for grades 1 to 2. Words grouped by spelling pattern.
Long vowels say their own name. The same long vowel sound can be spelled several ways, so it helps to sort words by spelling.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| my | 1 | K |
| fly | 1 | 1 |
| try | 1 | 3 |
| sky | 1 | 1 |
| cry | 1 | 1 |
| dry | 1 | K |
| shy | 1 | 1 |
| why | 1 | 2 |
| by | 1 | 1 |
| spy | 1 | 2 |
| sly | 1 | 2 |
| fry | 1 | 2 |
| pry | 1 | 2 |
| reply | 2 | 1 |
| supply | 2 | 1 |
| apply | 2 | 1 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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