Is y a vowel in the word why?

No, the letter "y" is not a vowel in the word "why". In this case, "y" acts as a consonant.

Here's why:

* Pronunciation: The "y" sound in "why" is a consonant sound, similar to the "w" sound in "wet".

* Word Structure: The "y" sound in "why" begins the syllable and doesn't have the typical vowel sound.

While "y" can sometimes act as a vowel (like in "fly"), it's important to consider the context of the word.