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In which words does Y sound like /eɪ/? Give one example.

day, play, stay

When does Y sound like /ɪ/?

When it is between consonants or before R, e.g., gym, system, pyramid

Give an example of a word ending with -ly where Y makes /i/.

probably, only

How do you pronounce Y in the word my?

/aɪ/

How do we pronounce Y in the alphabet?

/waɪ/

How is Y pronounced at the beginning of the word yellow?

/j/

What is the difference between Y in boy and Y in play?

In boy, Y = /ɔɪ/; in play, Y = /eɪ/

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)

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