Diphthong oy/oi

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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 'oy' make in words?

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

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What sound does 'oi' make in words?

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

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Give an example of a word with 'oy'.

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An example is 'joy'.

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Give an example of a word with 'oi'.

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An example is 'oil'.

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What is the meaning of 'coins'?

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Coins are small, round pieces of metal used as money.

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What does 'boils' mean?

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Boils means to heat a liquid until it bubbles and turns to vapor.

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What does 'royal' mean?

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Royal means related to a king or queen.

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What does 'moist' mean?

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Moist means slightly wet or damp.

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What is 'foil' used for in cooking?

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Foil is a thin sheet of metal used to cover food to keep it warm or to cook it.