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Answer the following questions about the letter  ...

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  • When does Y sound like /ɪ/?
    When it is between consonants or before R, e.g., gym, system, pyramid
  • What is the difference between Y in boy and Y in play?
    In boy, Y = /ɔɪ/; in play, Y = /eɪ/
  • How is Y pronounced at the beginning of the word yellow?
    /j/
  • Make a short sentence using two different Y sounds.
    The boy plays in the city. (/ɔɪ/ in boy, /i/ in city)
  • Is the letter Y a vowel, a consonant, or both?
    Both. (Y can be a vowel or a consonant)
  • How do you pronounce Y in the word my?
    /aɪ/
  • In which words does Y sound like /eɪ/? Give one example.
    day, play, stay
  • How do we pronounce Y in the alphabet?
    /waɪ/
  • Give an example of a word ending with -ly where Y makes /i/.
    probably, only