ʏ

Questions

What does ʏ mean?

Indicates IPA [y, ʏ] in unassimilated French or German loans.

How to pronounce ʏ

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ʏ”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ʏ”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ʏ” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.