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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