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Yes. Whenever Y makes a vowel sound (I, E) or a diphthong (boy, soybean), it is acting as a vowel. When it appears before a vowel and makes the "yuh" sound, it is a consonant.
Some definitions consider the "silent Y" to also be a consonant (day, obey), because in words such as player, the "yuh" sound is heard.
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Is y a vowel in bailey?
the y in Bailey is a vowel
Why is y not a vowel?
Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.
Is the y in comedy a vowel?
Y is a vowel when makes a syllable or completes a diphthong
Is 'y' classed as a vowel?
All words have to have a vowel in them. The five orthodox ones are a,e,i,o,u. However in words such as 'why' and 'sky', the 'y' can be taken to be the vowel. Y is considered a semi-vowel.
Is y a vowel in the word reply?
In this word, it is a vowel.
Is y vowel in word candy?
No vowel is: a consonants are: c n d y
Is candy a short vowel word?
Yes, "candy" is a short vowel word because the letter "a" in "candy" makes the short vowel sound as in "cat" or "apple."
Is y a vowel in bailey?
the y in Bailey is a vowel
Is y a vowel in many?
"Y" is a vowel in "many."
Is the y in grocery a vowel or a consonant?
The y in 'grocery' is a vowel. The y in 'you' is a consonant.
Is y a vowel in jaunty?
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.
Is the y in stony a vowel?
The y in stony is acting as a vowel.
Is the y in crystal a vowel?
Yes, the y in crystal is a vowel.
When is y used as a vowel?
Yes. The vowels are aeiou and sometimes y and w. Y is not a vowel. In some words it substitutes a vowel (like "why,") but it's not considered a vowel. In "city," the only vowel is I.
Why is y not a vowel?
Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.
Is y in a word clay a vowel?
No, Y is not a vowel in the word clay.
Is y a vowel in the word many?
Yes it is. If Y is pronounced like a vowel in any word, then it is a vowel.
