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When is the letter "Y" considered a vowel?

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by marlinfan1, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. Jul 17, 2009 at 8:16 PM #1
    marlinfan1

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    ....I know, I know, this question is not tech oriented but TBR had no thread space other than Tech. that my question might be answered.

    I'm not smarter than a 5th grader for sure,
    Thanks folks, Marlin
     
  2. Jul 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM #2
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  3. Jul 17, 2009 at 8:31 PM #3
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    fly?
     
  4. Jul 17, 2009 at 9:25 PM #4
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    okay, so is y a vowel or consonant in the word "yellow"?

    what about "youth"?

    what about "euthanize"? is "e" suddenly a consonant?

    or "your" vs "europe".

    is "o" a consonant in "one" or is "w" a vowel in "won"?

    hmm....
     
  5. Jul 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM #5
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    No its still a vowel using the schwa sound

    http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000383.htm
     
  6. Jul 17, 2009 at 10:22 PM #6
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    umm... schwa? i don't think so.

    europe is pronounced with a "y" sound which is classified a consonant sound.
     
  7. Jul 22, 2009 at 9:39 AM #7
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    I always like the "and sometimes Y" part for some reason.
     
  8. Jul 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM #8
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