Is the y in stationary and stationery a vowel?

Answer 1

"Y" is sometimes referred to as a semivowel. In this case, the sound "y" makes is the "ee" vowel sound, so it acts as a vowel. In English "y" is sometimes considered the only semivowel, but some, including myself, also count "w" as a semivowel.

Answer 2

No, the "y" in both stationary and stationery is a consonant. In stationary, "y" functions as a vowel sound, while in stationery, it functions as a consonant.

Answer 3

Yes, the "y" in those words is considered a vowel.