Long i - "igh" / y

Front

What is the sound of 'igh' in words?

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The sound of 'igh' is a long 'i' sound, as in 'sight'.

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What is the sound of 'y' at the end of a word?

Back

The 'y' at the end of a word often makes a long 'i' sound, as in 'cry'.

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Give an example of a word with 'igh'.

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An example of a word with 'igh' is 'light'.

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Give an example of a word with 'y' that makes a long 'i' sound.

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An example of a word with 'y' making a long 'i' sound is 'dry'.

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What is the meaning of the word 'sight'?

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The word 'sight' means the ability to see.

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What does the word 'shy' mean?

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The word 'shy' means being nervous or timid around others.

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What does the word 'cry' mean?

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The word 'cry' means to make a sound with tears, usually when sad.

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What does the word 'light' mean?

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The word 'light' refers to something that makes things visible or bright.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with 'igh'?

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A common mistake is spelling it as 'igh' incorrectly, like 'ighh'.

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What is a common mistake when spelling words with 'y'?

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A common mistake is forgetting to use 'y' at the end of words like 'cry'.