Y as a Vowel
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Videos and songs to help Kindergarten kids learn how to pronounce the letter y when it is used as a vowel.
Learn words that uses y as a vowel.
In some words, y has a long e or long i sound.
The letter “Y” can act as both a consonant and a vowel. When it behaves as a vowel, it often takes the place of traditional vowels (A, E, I, O, U) in certain words. Understanding when “Y” is a vowel helps learners decode and pronounce words correctly.
When “Y” Acts as a Vowel
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At the End of a Word
When “Y” comes at the end of a word and makes a vowel sound, it can represent:
The long “E” sound (e.g., happy, candy).
The long “I” sound (e.g., my, try, cry). -
In the Middle of a Word
“Y” can represent a short “I” sound, often in one-syllable words.
Example: gym, myth, hymn.
The following diagram shows some examples of words that uses y as a vowel. Scroll down the page for more examples and songs to help you learn how to pronounce words that uses y as a vowel.
Learn The Letter Y (Vowel)
Let’s Learn About The Alphabet
Phonics Song for Kids
Y as a Vowel Song
This song goes over the two vowel sounds y can make; i and e.
The 3 Sounds of Y
Why is ‘y’ such an amazing letter?
Because it makes 3 different sounds depending on the word.
Learn the sound of the letters
Learning Short Vowels
| Short Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short A | Short E | Short I |
| Short O | Short U | Short Vowels |
Learning Long Vowels
| Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long A | Long E | Long I |
| Long O | Long U | Y (vowel) |
| Long Vowels | Short & Long Vowels | |
Compare Short & Long Vowels
| Short & Long Vowels | ||
|---|---|---|
| Short & Long A | Short & Long E | Short & Long I |
| Short & Long O | Short & Long U | |
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