1. "Y" after a vowel usually acts as a vowel:
* This means it often makes the "ee" sound.
* Examples:
* "boy" (sounds like "boi")
* "play" (sounds like "plei")
* "joy" (sounds like "joi")
2. "Y" after a vowel can sometimes be part of a digraph:
* A digraph is a combination of two letters that make one sound.
* Examples:
* "buy" (the "uy" makes a "i" sound)
* "fly" (the "ly" makes a "i" sound)
3. "Y" after a vowel can sometimes be part of a trigraph:
* A trigraph is a combination of three letters that make one sound.
* Example:
* "cry" (the "ry" makes a "i" sound)
Important notes:
* The sound of "y" after a vowel can change depending on the context. For example, "my" makes the "i" sound, while "fly" makes the "ai" sound.
* There are some exceptions to these rules. For example, "say" and "day" have a different sound.
Do you have any specific words in mind, or are you interested in exploring these rules further?