The letters, a, e, i, o and u. (and sometimes y) All the others are consonants.

a, e, i, o, u and sometimes y and w; made without any air obstruction

The letters a, e, i, o, and u and sometimes y. Some vowels are long (e.g., ate, ice), some are short (e.g., am, us).

Five of the letters in the alphabet: a, e, i, o, and u. Sometimes the letter is also a vowel, like in the word sky.

Five of the letters in the alphabet: a, e, i, o, and u. Sometimes the letter y is also a vowel. These letters represent a speech sound, created by the free passage of breath through the mouth. Go back to top

a, e, i, o and u. As opposed to consonants.