Synonyms for

Y

Verb / waɪ / Another word for y — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the 25th letter of the alphabet

Synonyms & similar words

yttrium wye atomicnumber y yodh yod wye yow ypsilon ypsilo yps upsilon upsilo upsi u v w x z a b c d e

Common collocations

  • why and why not
  • why bother
  • why not
  • why is it
  • why do we
  • why did you
  • why did he
  • why did she

Word family

adverb why

Usage note

The letter 'y' can function as a vowel or a consonant. It is often used to represent the sound of 'i' or 'ee'.

Example sentences

  1. Y is the 25th letter of the alphabet.
  2. My name starts with the letter Y.
  3. The word 'yellow' has a Y in it.
  4. Can you find the letter Y in this word?
  5. Y is a vowel in some words.

Quotes

  • 'Y' is a crooked letter and can't be made straight. - Tennessee Williams
  • 'Y' is for yellow, and I'm a yellow freak. - Jon Cryer
  • 'Y' is a question that needs no answer. - Albert Camus

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