English Consonants + Vowels

Summary

In this video, the difference between vowels and consonants in the English alphabet is explained. The English alphabet consists of 26 letters, with 5 main vowels (A, E, I, O, U) and one special vowel, Y, which can act as both a vowel and a consonant depending on its use. The video illustrates how to identify vowels and consonants in words like 'cat', 'egg', and 'hit', and emphasizes the importance of the special vowel Y. A helpful rhyme, 'A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y', is introduced to remember the vowels.

Takeaways

• 😀 The English alphabet contains 26 letters in total.
• 😀 There are five main vowels: A, E, I, O, U.
• 😀 The letter Y is considered a special vowel because it can sometimes act as a vowel and sometimes as a consonant.
• 😀 The majority of the letters in the alphabet are consonants.
• 😀 A consonant is a letter that is not a vowel (A, E, I, O, U).
• 😀 Words in English must contain at least one vowel, whether it's one or many.
• 😀 The letter Y can act as a vowel when it sounds like 'I' or 'E', for example in words like 'bicycle' and 'pretty'.
• 😀 Y acts as a consonant when it makes a 'Y' sound, as seen in words like 'yes' or 'you'.
• 😀 The five main vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.
• 😀 To remember the vowels, say: 'A E I O U and sometimes Y'.

Q & A

What are consonants and vowels in the English alphabet?

In the English alphabet, vowels are A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. All other letters are consonants.

How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?

There are five main vowels: A, E, I, O, U. Additionally, Y is considered a special vowel because it can sometimes function as a vowel and sometimes as a consonant.

Why is the letter Y considered a special vowel?

The letter Y is a special vowel because, depending on its usage in words, it can act as either a vowel or a consonant. For example, in 'bicycle,' Y sounds like 'I,' acting as a vowel, but in 'yes,' Y sounds like 'Y,' acting as a consonant.

Can you list all the consonants in the English alphabet?

The consonants in the English alphabet are: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, and Z.

What are some examples of words that contain vowels?

Examples of words with vowels are 'cat' (A is the vowel), 'egg' (E is the vowel), 'hit' (I is the vowel), and 'top' (O is the vowel).

What is the role of vowels in English words?

Vowels are essential in English words because every word contains at least one vowel, which is necessary for the formation of syllables and pronunciation.

How do you pronounce the letter Y in the word 'bicycle'?

In the word 'bicycle,' the letter Y is pronounced like the letter 'I,' making it function as a vowel.

What is the correct way to remember the vowels in the English alphabet?

To remember the vowels, you can recite: 'A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.' This can be practiced by repeating the sequence: 'A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.'

When does the letter Y function as a consonant?

The letter Y functions as a consonant when it appears at the beginning of a word or when it makes a 'Y' sound, such as in the words 'yes' or 'yellow.'

What is the final conclusion regarding vowels and consonants in the English alphabet?

There are 26 letters in the English alphabet. Five are main vowels (A, E, I, O, U), one is a special vowel (Y), and the rest are consonants. It's important to remember 'A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.'