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

Typically, it is a homophone of the pronoun him.

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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."


Is hymn a short vowel?

No, the word "hymn" does not have a short vowel sound. The 'y' in "hymn" makes a long vowel sound, sounding like "hi-m".


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 many?

"Y" is a vowel in "many."


Is y a vowel in bailey?

the y in Bailey is a vowel


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.


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.


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.