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Yes. Whenever Y makes a vowel sound (I, E) or a diphthong (boy, soybean), it is acting as a vowel. When it appears before a vowel and makes the "yuh" sound, it is a consonant.
Some definitions consider the "silent Y" to also be a consonant (day, obey), because in words such as player, the "yuh" sound is heard.
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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
Is 'y' classed as a vowel?
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.
Does cry have a vowel?
In that word, y is used as a vowel.
Is y vowel in word candy?
No vowel is: a consonants are: c n d y
Is candy a short vowel word?
The word has a short A sound and a long E sound (from the Y).
Does candy have a short or long vowel sound?
The word "candy" contains a short vowel sound. In phonetics, a short vowel sound is one that is pronounced briefly and does not have a noticeable glide or change in quality. The 'a' in "candy" is pronounced as /æ/, which is a short vowel sound.
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.
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 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.
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
