What words have a silent y?

There aren't many words with a truly "silent" y, as the letter y usually has a sound, even if it's a very subtle one. However, there are a few instances where the y is considered silent:

* In the word "rhythm," the y is silent. This is a bit of a quirk in English spelling.

* Sometimes, "y" acts as a vowel and is silent after a consonant at the end of a word. This is mainly found in older words or proper nouns. Examples include:

* "baby"

* "carry"

* "city"

* "Mary"

It's worth noting that the y in these words still influences the pronunciation of the preceding vowel. For instance, the "i" in "city" is pronounced differently than the "i" in "sit."

It's also important to differentiate between a silent y and a y that is pronounced as a different sound. For example, in the word "happy," the y is pronounced as a /ɪ/ sound, not silent.

Ultimately, the concept of a "silent" y is somewhat subjective and depends on how you define silence in this context.