Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Y
Letter
/waɪ/
Definition
The 25th letter of the English alphabet.
Examples
- Y is often used to denote a variable in mathematics.
- The word ‘my’ uses Y as a vowel.
- Can you use the letter Y in a word?
Meaning
Y is used in English as a consonant as well as a vowel in different contexts. It can represent the sound /j/ as in ‘yes’ or function as a vowel in words like ‘my’.
Synonyms
- None
