word-final ’y’

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word-final ’y’

[subtle elm]

i don't really see what you mean
why would the y be silent in "Glomy"?

i may be wrong but i think y is never silent in french

[obsidian sapphire]

i don't know, that's why i'm asking :D i just know that a lot of word-final letters are silent, but i haven't seen any information regarding y

[tacit isle]

Two things:
(1) In terms of consonants, all – save a handful – are mute.
(2) In terms of vowels, only « e » is silent.

« y » is neither a consonant (in this case) nor is it the vowel « e », therefore it is not silent.

[obsidian sapphire]

got it, thanks :)

[tacit isle]

This is an oversimplification; I suggest you read these articles for more info
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/e-instable/
https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/silent-letters/