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Is the y in funny a vowel?

That's a tricky one! Here's the breakdown:

* Sometimes "y" is a vowel: It acts like a vowel in words like "my," "fly," and "cry."

* Sometimes "y" is a consonant: It acts like a consonant in words like "yellow," "yes," and "you."

In the word "funny," "y" acts as a consonant because it's followed by another consonant ("n").

So, the answer is no, the "y" in "funny" is not a vowel.

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