The Mysterious case of the letter...
The Mysterious case of the letter Y - Practice
British Pronunciation Tips by Lizzie Harris
Jan 15, 2026
06:43
Episode notes

Put theory into practice! This follow-up episode helps you master the four pronunciations of the letter Y in British English through targeted exercises and common error corrections. Learn how to avoid over-articulating "yes," distinguish between short and long E sounds in words like "gym" and "happy," and properly pronounce the diphthong /aɪ/ in words like "my" and "fly."

Find me on italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/9446274

Transcript:

/j/ - yes - year - young - yacht, beyond, canyon, you, yellow, yoke, yet.

Short /ɪ/ — short i: symbol, lyric, typical, crystal, syrup, mystery, gym, rhythm.

Long i: happy, funny, city, puppy, busy,  ... 

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