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How do you say y in french?

There is no single way to say "y" in French. It depends on the word and its pronunciation:

* 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.

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