1. At the end of a word:
* When "y" is at the end of a word, it often sounds like a long "e" if the preceding vowel is short:
* baby (sounds like "bay-bee")
* happy (sounds like "hap-pee")
* funny (sounds like "fun-nee")
2. In certain two-letter combinations:
* "ey" often sounds like "ay" as in "say":
* they (sounds like "thay")
* key (sounds like "kay")
* grey (sounds like "gray")
* "ie" often sounds like "ee" as in "see":
* pie (sounds like "pee")
* lie (sounds like "lee")
* tie (sounds like "tee")
3. In certain words:
* "yes" (sounds like "yess")
* "pretty" (sounds like "prit-tee")
* "city" (sounds like "sit-tee")
Important Note: The sound of "y" is influenced by the surrounding letters. In some cases, it might sound more like "ee" or "i" rather than "e."
For example:
* "very" (sounds like "ver-ee")
* "my" (sounds like "mee")
It's important to practice reading and listening to how "y" sounds in different words to develop a better understanding of its pronunciation.