tastefulmrship Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Ok, I've just lost out AGAIN to a question asking 'how many vowels in <this word>?'. In both occasions, the word had a Y in it. Now we all know Ys can be both vowel and consonant, but this game doesn't seem to distinguish between the two! Example in point; How many vowels in the word 'SYLLABLE'? - You'd immediately think 2 (A & E), but the Y is a substitute for an I in this example, so the answer is 3! - THE GAME'S ANSWER - 3 How many vowels in the name 'SIMON SAYS'? - Again, you'd immediately go for 3 (I, O & A) & you'd be completely correct as the Y is now a consonant; the preceeding A is the active vowel. - THE GAME'S ANSWER - 4 I missed my first f*cking million because of this dang-stupid oversight! I demand justice! For GREAT Justice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Waddo Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 That bastard simon says question got me out as well, I didn't know that in America Y can be a vowel:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamtehwin Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Dependent on how a Y is used it can be a vowel or not. For instance if the letter Y is used in the word say it is silent meaning it is NOT a vowel and it is also in conjuntion with another vowel. Now if it is used in the word Syllable it IS a vowel because it is being substituted as a I sound and not silent or connected to other vowels. Needless to say I missed all these fucking questions too until I had someone much better at english explain this crap to me and then I probably didnt explain it as correctly as they did. Im sure the other vowels hate Y as much as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFxx16xxFalcon Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I have a question like this almost every other game, so I would say just go with saying that "Y" is a vowel because 90% of the time it is. Also, if you still have your cheats, then use them, the kid is 95% of the time correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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