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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.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoY may serve as a vowel, a semi-vowel or a consonant. In the word by, it is a vowel; in hay it is a semi-vowel; in yes it is a consonant.
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∙ 13y ago"Y" is only sometimes a vowel, for example in thyme, rhyme, or synthesis. For the use of "W" as a vowel, see the related question link below.
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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
Does cry have a vowel?
In that word, y is used as a vowel.
Is y a vowel in the word reply?
In this word, it is a vowel.
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?
Yes, in this word, Y is a vowel. Y is the only letter that can be both a consonant or a vowel. When it makes an E sound, it is a vowel.
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.
Why is y not a vowel?
Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.
Is the Y in the word carry a vowel?
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.
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.
Is the y in probably a vowel?
Yes. The y in probably is used as a vowel. The y in yes is a consonant.
Is y a vowel in the word sky?
no the only vowels are a,e,i,o,u but they count y as a vowel sometimes but in this case y is not a vowel
