ou ow oi oy

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ou

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A vowel combination that makes the sound /aʊ/ as in 'out'.

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ow

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A vowel combination that can make the sound /aʊ/ as in 'cow' or /oʊ/ as in 'snow'.

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oi

Back

A vowel combination that makes the sound /ɔɪ/ as in 'coin'.

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oy

Back

A vowel combination that makes the sound /ɔɪ/ as in 'toy'.

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town

Back

A place where people live, larger than a village but smaller than a city.

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boil

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To heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.

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destroy

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To cause something to be completely ruined or damaged.

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enjoy

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To take pleasure in something.

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toy

Back

An object for children to play with.

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sound /aʊ/

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The sound made by 'ou' and 'ow' in words like 'out' and 'cow'.