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Diphthong /oi/ & /oy/ Word Search

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This 12-word diphthong word search covers /oi/ and /oy/ vowel sounds for elementary students in Grades 2–4. Hidden words include point, voice, joyful, oyster, and destroy, reinforcing both patterns. The smiley-shaped grid works as a phonics practice activity, a warm-up during a vowel or diphthong lesson, or a fun reinforcement handout for struggling readers.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Phonics
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated May 2026

Word List

  • JOIN
  • POINT
  • HOIST
  • AVOID
  • CHOICE
  • VOICE
  • ANNOY
  • JOYFUL
  • COWBOY
  • OYSTER
  • ENJOY
  • DESTROY

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Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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