1. "Y" as a consonant:
* At the beginning of a word: like in "yes", "you", "yellow", "young". The sound is similar to the beginning of "you".
* In the middle of a word: like in "myth", "symphony". This sound is similar to the consonant "j" in "jump".
2. "Y" as a vowel:
* At the end of a word: like in "happy", "fly", "try". This is a short "i" sound.
* In the middle of a word: like in "by", "my", "cry". This is a long "i" sound.
3. "Y" in other combinations:
* "Y" followed by a consonant: like in "very", "funny". This is a short "i" sound.
* "Y" at the end of a word after a vowel: like in "boy", "toy". This is a long "e" sound.
It's important to note that the pronunciation of "y" can vary depending on the dialect of English being spoken.
Let me know if you have any other questions about English pronunciation!