The Many Sounds of Y

The video tutorial explains how the letter 'y' can produce different sounds depending on the number of syllables in a word. In one-syllable words, 'y' typically sounds like a long 'i', while in words with two or more syllables, it usually sounds like a long 'e'. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to help learners identify these sounds and understand the rules, while also noting that some exceptions exist.

What sound does the letter 'y' typically make at the end of a one-syllable word?

• A short 'e' sound

• A short 'i' sound

• A long 'e' sound

• A long 'i' sound

In words like 'dirty' and 'story', what sound does the letter 'y' make?

• A long 'i' sound

• A short 'i' sound

• A long 'e' sound

• A short 'e' sound

How can you determine the sound of 'y' at the end of a word?

• By counting the number of syllables

• By checking the first letter of the word

• By looking at the word's length

• By checking if the word is a noun

Which of these words ends with a 'y' that sounds like 'i'?

• Spy

• Candy

• Baby

• Library

Which word has a 'y' that sounds like 'e'?

• Cry

• Fry

• Puppy

• Sky