In general, the
Y is a consonant when the syllable already has a
vowel. Also, the
Y is considered a consonant when it is used in place of the soft J sound, such as in the name Yolanda or Yoda. In the names Bryan and Wyatt, the
Y is a vowel, because it provides the only
vowel sound for the first syllable of both names.Jan 29, 2011
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