How do you pronounce Y?

The pronunciation of "Y" depends on its position in a word and the surrounding letters:

As a consonant:

* At the beginning of a word: It's pronounced like the "y" in "yes" - /j/

* Example: Yellow, Yacht, Yummy

* After a consonant: It's pronounced like the "y" in "you" - /ju:/

* Example: By, Fly, Try

As a vowel:

* At the end of a word: It's pronounced like the "i" in "my" - /ai/

* Example: By, Happy, Sky

* In a diphthong: It's pronounced like the "i" in "high" - /ai/

* Example: Yet, Trying, Dying

Exceptions:

* Proper Nouns: Some proper nouns may have different pronunciations of "Y" - Example: York (pronounced with a short "i" sound - /ɪ/)

It's important to remember that the pronunciation of "Y" can vary depending on the specific word and dialect.