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It has quite a few.
Y by itself has a short I, long I, or long E sound. The AY pair is a long A, the EY pair is a long E or long A, the OY is the (oi) sound and the UY is a long I.
Short I - myth, rhythm
Long I - by, my, try, why
Long E - baby, happy, story, likely
Long A - day, stay
Long E - quay
Long A - obey, they, whey
Long E - money, donkey, monkey
Long I - eye
OY - boy, ploy
Long E - buoy
Long I - buy, guy
* Long E - soliloquy (this is not a vowel pair, as QU = KW)
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Does rhythm have a short vowel sound?
No, the word "rhythm" does not have a short vowel sound. The "y" in rhythm makes a long vowel sound.
Is y in mighty a vowel?
Yes, y can be considered a vowel when it functions as a sound that creates a syllable, as in the word "mighty." In this case, the y in "mighty" represents a vowel sound.
Is the Y in the word anything considered a vowel?
In the word "anything," the letter Y is acting as a vowel because it is making the sound of a long E, which is a vowel sound. In general, in English, the letter Y is considered a vowel when it functions as a vowel sound in a word.
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.
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.
Does the Y in study have a long vowel sound or consonant sound?
The Y has a long E vowel sound (stud-ee).
Does rhythm have a short vowel sound?
No, the word "rhythm" does not have a short vowel sound. The "y" in rhythm makes a long vowel sound.
Is y a vowel in February?
Yes. It is an ending vowel with a long E sound. If a Y is ahead of a vowel and has a YUH sound, it is considered a consonant. Otherwise it is a vowel.
Is y in mighty a vowel?
Yes, y can be considered a vowel when it functions as a sound that creates a syllable, as in the word "mighty." In this case, the y in "mighty" represents a vowel sound.
Is y in airy a vowel?
Yes. Y is a vowel when it is used or included in a vowel sound, which is frequently. It is only a consonant at the start of a syllable, with the "yuh" sound.
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 the word anything considered a vowel?
In the word "anything," the letter Y is acting as a vowel because it is making the sound of a long E, which is a vowel sound. In general, in English, the letter Y is considered a vowel when it functions as a vowel sound in a word.
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.
Does fly have a short or long vowel sound?
The Y has a long I vowel sound, as in flight.
What is the vowel sound in cycle?
The Y in cycle is a long I vowel sound, as the E is silent.
Does the word Only have a long or short vowel sound?
It has a long O vowel sound and a long E vowel sound (from the Y).
Is y a vowel in the word ruby?
Yes, "y" can be a vowel in the word "ruby." In this case, it functions as a semi-vowel or a vowel sound.
