oy
OY/ˈɔɪ/interjection
intjA word you shout to get someone to notice you.
intjA word you say when something unexpected happens.
intjA casual way to say hello to someone.
intjA sound you make when you feel a bit worried or annoyed.
Phonics breakdown
oy
Phonics Rule: OY Diphthong
OY makes the /ɔɪ/ sound at the end of a word, like in 'boy' and 'toy'.
OY makes the same sound as OI but appears at the end of a word or syllable. OI = middle, OY = end.
Tip
OY at the end — the boy has a toy!
Examples
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