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5. According to pronunciation guides in the dictionary, what letter is regarded as both a vowel and a consonant?
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The letter 'Y' is regarded as both a vowel and a consonant according to pronunciation guides in the dictionary.

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The letter 'Y' is regarded as both a vowel and a consonant according to pronunciation guides in the dictionary. It functions as a consonant at the beginning of words like 'yellow' or 'yarn' where it has a consonant sound. However, it functions as a vowel in words like 'cry' or 'myth' where it represents a vowel sound.

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