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Words That Start With the Letter Y for Kids<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Check out our list of letter Y words, letter Y activities, and tips for teaching the letter Y sound and words to your child.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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List of Letter Y Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Print the Letter Y Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter Y Activities<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Teaching Letter Y Words<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help your child expand their vocabulary and learn the letter Y sound with these letter Y words for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary students<\/strong>. These lists of words include simple CVC words and more complex words for older children. Whether hearing the words read to them or reading the words themselves, children will have an opportunity to grow their vocabulary and understanding of the letter Y sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger children will especially enjoy the letter Y coloring sheet<\/strong> featuring images of the letter S and pictures of words that start with the letter Y<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick and choose the words you feel are appropriate for your child, and remember that this list can be used to familiarize your child with the sound of the letter Y, as a vocabulary list, or as a spelling list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also find a definition for each letter Y word and the word used in a simple sentence<\/strong> to help your child better understand its meaning. You can further enhance learning with our printable list of letter Y words, as well as a list of letter Y activities<\/strong> to try and tips for teaching new letters and words to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lists of Letter Y Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Select the words that you think are suitable for your child. Keep in mind that these lists of words can be used to help familiarize your child with the sound of the letter Y, act as a list for vocabulary building, or be used for spelling practice. Younger children will likely need you to read the list to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yap<\/strong>: to bark sharply. \u201cThe dog tends to yap<\/strong> at strangers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yaw<\/strong>: to swerve off course. \u201cThe boat began to yaw <\/strong>in the strong wind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yea<\/strong>: an affirmative vote. \u201cThe motion was passed with a yea<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yen<\/strong>: the main type of money in Japan. \u201cHe exchanged dollars for yen <\/strong>in Japan.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yep<\/strong>: informal way of saying yes. \u201cYep<\/strong>, I agree with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yet<\/strong>: up until the present time. \u201cHe hasn\u2019t learned to ride a bike yet<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yip<\/strong>: a short, sharp sound from animals. \u201cThe puppy gave a happy yip<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 you<\/strong>: referring to the person or people being addressed. \u201cYou<\/strong> are welcome to join us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yow<\/strong>: an exclamation of pain. \u201cYow<\/strong>, that hurt!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yarn<\/strong>: a long, thick strand of cotton, wool, etc. used for knitting. \u201cShe bought yarn<\/strong> to knit a scarf.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yell<\/strong>: to shout loudly. \u201cHe heard his mother yell<\/strong> from the kitchen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610yelp<\/strong>: a short cry made in pain or distress. \u201cShe let out a yelp <\/strong>when she scraped her knee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yes<\/strong>: used to give an affirmative response. \u201cYes<\/strong>, I will come to the party.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 young<\/strong>: having lived or existed for only a short time. \u201cThe young<\/strong> child is very curious.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 your<\/strong>: belonging to or associated with the person or people being addressed. \u201cIs this your<\/strong> book?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yuck<\/strong>: an exclamation of disgust. \u201cYuck<\/strong>, the skunk smells stinky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yard<\/strong>: an area of land next to a building or home. \u201cThe children played in the yard<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 year<\/strong>: a period of 365 days. \u201cThe last day of the year<\/strong> is December 31st.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yellow<\/strong>: the color between green and orange in the spectrum. \u201cShe wore a bright yellow <\/strong>dress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yoke<\/strong>: a wooden beam used to pair animals together. \u201cThe oxen were harnessed with a yoke<\/strong> before plowing the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yolk<\/strong>: the yellow part of an egg. \u201cShe separated the egg yolk<\/strong> from the white.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yesterday:<\/strong> the day before today. \u201cYesterday<\/strong> was sunny and warm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 youth<\/strong>: the time of life when someone is young. \u201cHe spent his youth<\/strong> in the countryside.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yahoo<\/strong>: an exclamation of joy or excitement. \u201cYahoo<\/strong>! We won the game!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yield<\/strong>: to slow down or stop to check for oncoming traffic. \u201cThe driver will yield<\/strong> to oncoming traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yin-yang<\/strong>: a concept in Chinese philosophy describing how opposite forces are interconnected. \u201cThe yin-yang<\/strong> symbol represents balance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yo<\/strong>: an informal greeting. \u201cYo<\/strong>, how are you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yodel<\/strong>: to sing by rapidly changing pitch. \u201cHe learned to yodel<\/strong> from his Swedish grandmother.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yoga<\/strong>: a form of exercise involving a series of poses and mind-body connection. \u201cShe practices yoga<\/strong> every morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yore<\/strong>: a time long ago. \u201cIn days of yore<\/strong>, knights protected the kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yummy<\/strong>: delicious. \u201cThe cake was yummy<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yam<\/strong>: a starchy tuber. \u201cShe made a dish with roasted yams<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yeast<\/strong>: a fungus used in baking and brewing. \u201cShe added yeast <\/strong>to the bread dough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yogurt<\/strong>: a semi-solid food made from fermented milk. \u201cShe likes to eat yogurt<\/strong> with fruit for breakfast.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yellowfin tuna<\/strong>: a type of tuna fish. \u201cThey served yellowfin tuna<\/strong> at the restaurant.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yucca<\/strong>: a starchy root vegetable. \u201cShe fried yucca<\/strong> to make chips.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yak<\/strong>: a large domesticated wild ox. \u201cThe yak<\/strong> has thick fur to keep warm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yellowjacket<\/strong>: a type of wasp. \u201cThe yellowjacket<\/strong> buzzed around the picnic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yellowtail<\/strong>: a type of fish found in the Pacific Ocean. \u201cThe yellowtail<\/strong> fish is popular in sushi.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yorkshire terrier<\/strong>: a small breed of dog. \u201cThe yorkshire terrier<\/strong> chased a small ball.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yacht<\/strong>: a large boat used for private cruising or racing. \u201cThey spent the weekend on their yacht<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yardstick<\/strong>: a measuring stick one yard long. \u201cHe used a yardstick<\/strong> to measure the fabric.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yashmak<\/strong>: a veil worn by some Muslim women to cover part of their face. \u201cShe wore a yashmak<\/strong> during the ceremony.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yearbook<\/strong>: a book given to students that captures images and moments from the year. \u201cHe looked at his high school yearbook<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yo-yo<\/strong>: a toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string. \u201cHe played with his yo-yo<\/strong> for hours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 Yellowstone National Park<\/strong>: the first national park; located in the U.S. \u201cThey saw Old Faithful at Yellowstone National Park<\/strong> last summer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yonder<\/strong>: at some distance in a specified direction. \u201cThe house stands yonder<\/strong>, beyond the hill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 Yosemite National Park<\/strong>: a national park in California. \u201cYosemite National Park<\/strong> is known for its stunning scenery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 youth center<\/strong>: a place where young people can meet and enjoy activities. \u201cThe youth center <\/strong>offers many programs for kids.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yearling<\/strong>: a young animal, particularly a horse, that\u2019s one year old. \u201cThe yearlings<\/strong> were grazing in the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yew<\/strong>: a type of evergreen tree or shrub. \u201cThe yew<\/strong> tree has small leaves and is very old.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yucca<\/strong>: a plant with long, sword-shaped leaves. \u201cYucca<\/strong> plants are common in desert regions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yearn:<\/strong> to have an intense feeling of longing for something. \u201cHe yearned<\/strong> for adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 youthful<\/strong>: having the qualities typical of young people. \u201cHer youthful<\/strong> energy livened up the party.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2610 yank<\/strong>: to pull something with a jerk. \u201cShe had to yank <\/strong>the door open.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yawn<\/strong>: to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply because you are tired. \u201cHe began to yawn<\/strong> as it got late.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2610 yowl<\/strong>: making a loud wailing cry. \u201cThe cat was yowling<\/strong> outside.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Free Printable Letter Y Words Lists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply download and print our PDFs of the letter Y word lists to review with your children. One list includes all of our letter Y words and the other lists features our letter Y words along with their definitions and the words used in a simple sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preschoolers and kindergarteners will appreciate having illustrations to look at while learning new letter Y words. As you read the words aloud to them, draw their attention to the letter Y sound as you pronounce the word. Point at the corresponding picture as you say the letter Y word. You can choose from our printable letter Y words with pictures to color or letter Y words with illustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Letter Y Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Letter Y Song:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Learning about the letter Y is especially fun when it\u2019s a song<\/a> kids can listen, dance, and sing to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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These free printable letter Y worksheets<\/a> can help children learn to recognize the letter S, say its name and the sound it makes, and start learning how to write it, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Yarn Art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create Y-themed art using different colors of yarn. Children can glue pieces of yarn to paper to make shapes, the letter Y, or pictures of items from the letter Y word lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick up a yo-yo, giving children a chance to have fun learning how to use one while practicing with the letter Y sound. As an added silly challenge, ask your child to yodel while they yo-yo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Go on a scavenger hunt around the house or outside to find as many yellow items as possible or other letter Y objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Check out our list of ten interactive and educational activities that can make learning letter sounds more fun and effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Expert Tips for Teaching Letter Sounds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        The ABCmouse early education experts share ideas on teaching letter sounds to prepare children for learning to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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