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OYoy

OY Diphthong

OY makes the “oy” sound at the end of a word, like in 'boy' and 'toy'.

How this rule works

OY makes the same sound as OI but appears at the end of a word or syllable. OI = middle, OY = end.

Remember: OY at the end — the boy has a toy!

Examples

boytoyjoyenjoyroyal

Words that use this rule

29 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.

ahoyalloyannoyboyboy'sboyscloycoydecoydeploydestroyemployemployerenjoyenjoyableenjoyedenjoyingenjoymentenvoyjoyjoyfulloyaloyoysterployroyalsoysoybeantoy

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