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The letter y is counted as a vowel when it is pronounced as a vowel, in which case it sounds the same as the long e, in words such as really. When y is used as a consonant, the pronunciation is entirely different, as in the word yellow. Remember, a vowel is the primary sound that you are making, and a consonant merely alters the pronunciation of the vowel.
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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
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.
Is y a vowel in today?
No, "y" is not a vowel in the word "today." In this context, "y" is acting as 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 y a vowel in play?
No, Y is generally considered a consonant, but it can sometimes act as a vowel when it is the only vowel sound in a syllable.
Smallest word without any vowel?
By. (?) If the Y isn't counted as a vowel.
How many vowels are in the word copy?
In 'copy', there are two vowels, the O and the Y. The Y is sometimes called a semi-vowel because it can be a vowel or a consonant. It forms vowel pairs such as AY, EY, and UY. However, 'Y' is NOT counted when it is used as a consonant with the "yuh" sound, in words such as yak, yellow, yes, and yogurt.
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
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.
