How to Pronounce ‘u’ and ‘y’

In this lesson, we shall see how to pronounce ‘u’ and ‘y’.

The Rule for ‘u’

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• 1. ‘u’ is pronounced as  
   

As in – 

1. Up
2. Cup
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3. Hut
4. Fun
    
5. Sun
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• 2. ‘u’ is pronounced as
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As in – 

1. Pull
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2. Put
    
3. Push
    

• 3. ‘u’ is pronounced as
    

As in – 

1. Duty
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2. Pure
3. Durable
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• 4.‘u’ is pronounced as  
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1. Sure

The Rule for ‘y’

Nowadays, ‘y’ is used as a consonant.

• 1. ‘y’ is pronounced as
   

As in – 

1. Policy
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2. Courtesy
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• 2. ‘y’ is pronounced as

As in – 

1. Tyre 
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2. Typhoid 

• 3. ‘y’ is pronounced as 

As in – 

1. Dynasty 
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Related lessons

1. Greeting
2. Manners and etiquette
3. Some polite phrases
4. Good wishes
5. Some words of exclamation