There are two ways to spell /y/: consonant Y, as in “yak”; and vowel I, as in “onion”.

Look at this image and decide how it can help you remember the two Spellings Of /y/.

Consonants LL can also make a /y/ sound in Spanish words commonly used in English, such as “tortilla”. Although these words are commonly used in the United States, they are still specifically considered Spanish words, not English words.