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Some words from Welsh (cwm, crwth) use W instead of Y.
Some onomatopoeia words and interjections have no vowels, such as brr, hmm, psst, shh, tsk, and zzz. The unspecified ordinal "nth" and the slang word "pwn" do not have vowels.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 10y agoSome would list words from Welsh (such as "cwm"), but this is mistaken, as the w functions as a vowel here (same sound as "oo" in "moon"), just as it does in English diphthongs (-ow, -aw, -ew). The only truly vowelless words in English are a handful of interjections such as: brr, tsk tsk, hmm, psst (perhaps "nth" and "zzz")
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∙ 12y agoWords from Welsh, such as "cwm" (valley) and "crwth" (a musical instrument) do not have any of the classic vowels. Here the W acts as a vowel, as Y does.
(Interjections such as shh, psst, and grralso do not have vowels.)
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∙ 14y agoAlmost all English words include a vowel ( A, E, I, O, or U), but some, like gyp or pygmy, use a Y in place of an I.
(for a few words that have no vowels, see the related question below)
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∙ 12y agoAll proper words in English must have at least one vowel, and Y is often used as a vowel, in that it has a vowel sound (I, E, or the diphthong oi).
Words from Welsh, such as "cwm" (valley) and "crwth" (a musical instrument) do not have any of the classic vowels. Here the W acts as a vowel, as Y does.
(Interjections such as shh, psst, and grralso do not have vowels.)
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∙ 11y agoThere is none. Every word in the dictionary has a vowel in it. A word needs a vowel, if they didn't, dog would be dg. Can you say that without a vowel in it? If you think you can, make sure you did not say dig, or deg, or dag, get my point?
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∙ 15y agosky,fly
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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.
When is the y counted as a vowel?
The letter y is counted as a vowel when it is pronounced as a vowel, in which case it sounds the same as the long e, in words such as really. When y is used as a consonant, the pronunciation is entirely different, as in the word yellow. Remember, a vowel is the primary sound that you are making, and a consonant merely alters the pronunciation of the vowel.
Is the letter y in the word duty a vowel?
No, the letter "y" in the word "duty" is not considered a vowel. In this word, "y" functions as a consonant. However, "y" can sometimes function as a vowel in other words, depending on the pronunciation.
What is an example of a Y as a vowel at then Beginning of the word?
Yes is an example of a word beginning with the letter Y acting as a vowel.
Is the letter y a vowel in the word busy?
No the letter y is NOT a vowel in the word busy
What is the longest English word without a vowel letter?
There aren't any English words without a vowel letter, unless you include vocal gesture words and vocalized pauses, like hmm and Shh.If "y" is used as a vowel, then it is considered a vowel letter. So the word rhythm is the longest word without a,e,i,o,and u, but it definitely has a vowel letter in it.
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.
Four letter words that begin and end with a vowel except y?
Here is one... Ella.
Can the letter Y be a combining vowel in medical terminology?
Yes, "Y" can be used as a vowel, and thus can be a combining vowel form. Normally it is substituted for the letter "I".
Is the letter y a vowel in the word crazy?
No, the letter "y" is not a vowel in the word "crazy." In this word, "y" is serving as a consonant sound.
What are some words that start with a vowel and end in y?
Some words that start with a vowel and end in a Y are:animosityanyelectrifyenemyeveryexactlyonlyorneryuglyusury
Is the y in funny a vowel?
No, the 'y' in the word away is not a vowel, seeing not only as how the 'a' prior to it is a vowel, but the actual sound it makes when pronounced aloud. 'Y' is more commonly used as a vowel in words like:~Crypt~Fry~Gym~EyeThe letter is used as a consonant--at the beginning of a word most of the time--in words like:~Yellow~Year~YakHope this helps!
