[Grammar] Vowel

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Hi,
Dear Sir or Madam

I want to ask you about vowel.
What is semi vowel, are they W and Y or only Y?
 
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The letters W and Y are generally grouped with the consonsants.

The sounds /w/ and /j/ are semi-vowels/glides in English.

pa. Welcome to the forum, matiulhaq. :hi:
 
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