Diphthongs: 'oi' and 'oy'

~8 min

The 'oi' and 'oy' diphthongs both make the same sound, like in 'coin' and 'toy'.

The Oi and Oy Sound

Listen for the sound in the middle box.

Word: coin

sound 1c
sound 2oi
sound 3n

The letters 'oi' and 'oy' work together to make the same sound, like the middle sound in coin or the end sound in toy.

💡 Say the sound out loud: oi-oi-oi!