Is y a vowel in play?

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

Here's why:

* The sound: The "y" in "play" makes the same sound as the "y" in "yes", which is a consonant sound.

* Position: When "y" is at the beginning of a word or syllable and followed by a vowel, it usually functions as a consonant.

Let me know if you'd like to know more about how "y" can be both a vowel and a consonant!