Yih
Y as Short I
Y can act as a vowel making the short “ih” sound, like in 'gym' and 'myth'.
How this rule works
When Y is the only vowel in a syllable, it often says short “ih” — common in Greek-origin words: gym, myth, system, symbol, crystal, mystery.
Remember: Y says short i — gym, myth, system!
Examples
Words that use this rule
33 words in the SnapPhonics dictionary use this rule. Tap any word to see how it breaks into sounds.
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