Definition of y noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. The 25th letter of the english alphabet, a semivowel. The 25th letter of the english alphabet;
We often use a diminutive with names or with abbreviated names when we want to be more. [2] in words like year, yell, and yes, the y is a consonant (semivowel). [1] its name in english is wye (pronounced / ˈwaɪ /).
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Discover everything about the word y in english: Used to represent especially a second unknown quantity Any spoken sound represented by this letter.
From webster's new world college dictionary, 5th edition Y, y (waɪ) n., pl.