Diphthongs oi oy

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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What sound does 'oi' make?

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The 'oi' diphthong makes the sound like in the words 'boil' and 'coin'.

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What sound does 'oy' make?

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The 'oy' diphthong makes the sound like in the words 'toy' and 'boy'.

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Give an example of a word with 'oi'.

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An example of a word with 'oi' is 'oil'.

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Give an example of a word with 'oy'.

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An example of a word with 'oy' is 'joy'.

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Is 'oi' found at the beginning, middle, or end of a word?

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'Oi' can be found in the middle or at the end of a word.

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Is 'oy' found at the beginning, middle, or end of a word?

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'Oy' is usually found at the end of a word.

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What is the difference between 'oi' and 'oy'?

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'Oi' is often used in the middle of words, while 'oy' is typically found at the end.

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Can you name a word that contains both 'oi' and 'oy'?

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The word 'destroy' contains 'oi' and 'oy'.

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What is a common mistake when using 'oi' and 'oy'?

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A common mistake is confusing 'oi' with 'oy' in words like 'boil' and 'boy'.