Understanding the Sounds of the Letter Y

What sound does the letter Y usually make at the beginning of words like 'yes' and 'yarn'?

• A

• E

• I

• Y

In which of the following words does Y sound like 'I'?

• Rainy

• Sleepy

• Sticky

• Fly

What is the base word in 'rainy' where Y sounds like 'E'?

• Rye

• Ran

• Ray

• Rain

Which of these words has a Y that sounds like 'E'?

• Muddy

• Why

• Sky

• Try

What is the rule for the sound of Y at the end of longer words?

• It sounds like 'A'

• It sounds like 'O'

• It sounds like 'E'

• It sounds like 'I'

Which word has a Y that sounds like 'I'?

• Happy

• Penny

• My

• Lucky

In the word 'sticky', what sound does the Y make?

• E

• O

• I

• A

Which of these words is categorized as having a Y that sounds like 'E'?

• By

• Shy

• Penny

• My

What sound does Y make in the word 'lucky'?

• A

• E

• I

• O

Which of the following words has a Y that sounds like 'I'?

• Happy

• Shy

• Lucky

• Penny