answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Yes. The Y in hymn has a short i sound, and normally a silent N.

Typically, it is a homophone of the pronoun him.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is the y in hymn a vowel?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the short vowel in hymn?

The short vowel in "hymn" is the letter "y." The "y" is pronounced with a short /ɪ/ sound, as in "him" or "tin."


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 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.


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.


What is a four letter word with no vowels?

Words without a classic vowel A, E, I, O, or U include myth, hymn, and cyst.But here the Y is acting as a vowel. The only truly vowel-less words would be sounds such as brr and shh, and the 4-letter psst appears in many dictionaries.


Why is y not a vowel?

Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.


Is the Y in the word carry a vowel?

The Y in the word carry is a vowel.