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Does there have to be a vowel in every syllable?
No . Some syllables with "sm" do not have a vowel. "Schism" and "chasm" have two syllables but one 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.
Words that don't contain a vowel?
There aren't any. Every word has a vowel or a Y in it.
What words use y as a vowel sound?
If we consider AY and OY as vowel pairs, many words have Y as a vowel. Unless it is making a consonant Y sound as in yet or yellow, it is a vowel. It can have a long I, short I, or long E sound.Words where Y is the only vowel include by, try, why, myth, hymn, and rhythm.
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 the y in crystal a vowel?
Yes, the y in crystal is a vowel.
Is the y in stony a vowel?
The y in stony is acting as a vowel.
Why is it sometimes y?
I'm assuming that you want to know when the letter "y" is a vowel. It's mostly a matter of sound. The y in yellow is a consonant, because of the way it's pronounced ( and being followed by a vowel helps, too ). At the end of a word like baby, the y is used to make a separate syllable, so it's a vowel. For more fun, try and figure out when a "w" is a vowel.
Is y in a word clay a vowel?
No, Y is not a vowel in the word clay.
Why is y not a vowel?
Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.
