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What words use y as a vowel sound?

You're right to be curious! It's a bit tricky because "y" can act as both a consonant and a vowel, depending on its position in a word.

Here's a breakdown:

When "y" acts as a vowel:

* At the end of a word: "baby", "happy", "try", "fly", "cry", "sky", "my"

* Before a consonant: "myth", "by", "dry", "style", "type", "mystery"

Key things to remember:

* "y" usually acts as a vowel in the middle of a word if it's followed by a consonant. Think of words like "happy" and "cry".

* "y" usually acts as a vowel at the end of a word. Think of words like "fly" and "sky".

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