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The Vowel Y (Multisyllabic Words)

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Watch as Dee and Kala learn about the vowel Y at the end of multisyllabic words.

Transcript The Vowel Y (Multisyllabic Words)

Dee and Kala are going to an alphabet costume party hosted by the Y twins. When they get there, they see the first Y dressed as an I. But, when the second one comes over to say hi, it's dressed as an E! Dee and Kala are very confused! They thought Y could only say /y/ and /i/! Let's get to the bottom of this by exploring "The Vowel Y, Multisyllabic Words." You may already know that the letter Y is a consonant and says /y/ as in yawn, yellow, or yo-yo! You may also know that the letter Y can be a vowel too, that says at the end of one syllable words like sky, fly, or cry. But, did you know that Y is a special letter that can also make another vowel sound? This happens when Y follows a consonant at the end of a word with two or more syllables! Now it says E like in the words puppy, pony, or candy. Let’s say one together now, Y puppy /ē/ ! Now that we know when Y can say E, let's try sorting some words into Y /y/ and Y /ē/ groups! The first word is happy. What sound does Y make in happy? Y makes the long /ē/ sound! It follows the consonant P at the end of a two syllable word! Let's try the word yoga now. What sound does Y make in yoga? Y makes the short /y/ sound! It is a consonant in the beginning of the first syllable. Plus, the vowel O is in the first syllable too! How about the word lucky? What sound does Y make here? Y makes the long /ē/ sound! It follows the consonant K at the end of a two syllable word! Now that Dee and Kala understand the Y's costume choices, let's remember! Today we learned that the letter Y can say when it follows a consonant at the end of a multisyllabic word like puppy or in others words such as pony, or candy. " Kala, the only question I have left is: why are YOU dressed as a ?" "Well, catching Zzs and sheep have a long history, but the real question is why aren’t you dressed up as a letter?" "Silly, Kala. I'M Dee!"

The Vowel Y (Multisyllabic Words) exercise

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  • What sounds can "y" make?

    Hints

    Look at y in these words, what sound is it making?

    • yawn
    • sky
    • puppy

    There are three correct answers.

    Solution

    The letter y can make a /y/ sound as in yawn.

    It can also make an /I/ sound as in sky.

    It can also make an /ē/ (ee) sound as in puppy.

  • In which words is "y" making an /ē/ sound?

    Hints

    Y often makes an /ē/ (ee) sound at the end of a word.

    Look for words with more than one syllable.

    There are three correct answers.

    Solution

    The words where y makes an /ē/ (ee) sound are baby, snowy and jolly.

    In the word yes, y makes a /y/ sound.

    In the word dry, y makes an /I/ sound.

  • What sound is "y" making?

    Hints

    If y comes at the beginning of a word, it is likely to be making a /y/ sound.

    When y comes at the end of a word with more than one syllable, it is likely to be making an /ē/ (ee) sound.

    There are two words for each group.

    Solution

    In the words yum and yell, y makes a /y/ sound.

    In the words fry and pry, y makes an /I/ sound.

    In the words smelly and sunny, y makes an /ee/ sound.

  • Can you complete these sentences?

    Hints

    Listen to each sentence as many times as you like.

    If you hear an /ē/ (ee) sound in the middle of a word, it is likely to be ee making it.

    If you hear an /ē/ (ee) sound at the end of a word, it is likely to be a y making it.

    When an /I/ sound comes at the end of a word, it is often made by a y.

    Solution
    1. I saw a yak at the zoo.
    2. My mum cooked some leeks.
    3. Pippa was a bit shy.
    4. Susie loves berry smoothies.
  • How is this word spelt?

    Hints

    ee and ea both make an /ē/ sound but not usually at the end of a two syllable word.

    The word does contain the letter y.

    Solution

    The correct answer is holly.

    In this word, y makes an /ē/ (ee) sound at the end of the word.

  • Listen and spell.

    Hints

    Remember, if you hear /y/ at the beginning of a word, it is likely to be made with the letter y.

    If you hear /ē/ (ee) at the end of a word, it is likely to be made with the letter y.

    Two words have a double letter in the middle.

    Solution
    1. The word bubbly is spelt b u b b l y.
    2. The word chewy is spelt c h e w y.
    3. The word yarn is spelt y a r n.
    4. The word spotty is spelt s p o t t y.