* At the beginning of a word: "y" is usually pronounced as a "ee" sound, similar to the English "ee" in "see."
* Example: "yacht" (pronounced "yaht")
* Within a word: "y" can be silent or pronounced differently depending on the surrounding letters.
* Example: "pays" (pronounced "peh") - the "y" is silent.
* At the end of a word: "y" can be pronounced as a "ee" sound or as a "ee-uh" sound.
* Example: "j'y suis" (pronounced "jee-wee") - the "y" is pronounced as "ee-uh".
Here are some examples of how "y" is pronounced in French:
* "y" as "ee": "yacht", "yoyo", "voyage"
* "y" as "ee-uh": "j'y suis", "tu y vas"
* Silent "y": "pays", "rayon", "crayon"
It's important to remember that French pronunciation can be tricky, and it's always best to refer to a dictionary or online pronunciation guide for specific words.