It's something called a 'rotic' vowel. 'r' & 'h' can also be rotic. For most purposes, don't think of 'y' as a vowel even though could be otherwise you'll come unstuck with vowels & consonant spelling rules.
Yes, the word "cavity" has a short vowel sound. The "a" in "cavity" is pronounced with a short "a" sound like in "cat."
The third syllable's Y is pronounced as a long E. (CAH-vih-tee)
the y in Bailey is a vowel
"Y" is a vowel in "many."
The y in 'grocery' is a vowel. The y in 'you' is a consonant.
No, in the word "jaunty", the letter y is functioning as a consonant, not a vowel. It makes a consonant sound at the beginning of the word.
The y in stony is acting as a vowel.
Yes, the y in crystal is a vowel.
Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.
Yes, the Y in the word "carry" can be both a vowel and a consonant, depending on how it is pronounced in the word. In this case, it functions as a consonant, as it contributes to a consonant sound at the beginning of the word.
No, Y is not a vowel in the word clay.
Yes it is. If Y is pronounced like a vowel in any word, then it is a vowel.