How to Say “Y” in the Spanish Alphabet

By Mollie June • Updated October 16, 2026

ye

letter name

The letter Y is called ye in Spanish, said roughly "YEH". It is also called i griega.

Meaning: letter Y of the Spanish alphabet (letter)

Ways to say it

“y” in Spanish
Spanish	Note
ye	letter name
i griega	also used

How do you pronounce it?

The letter y is called ye, and many people still call it i griega, meaning "Greek i". As a consonant it sounds like English "y" in "yes".

Did you know?

As a word, y means "and", and it sounds like the vowel i.

Examples in context

La ye de yate.
The y in yate.
La letra Y.
The letter Y.

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Mollie June

¡Hola! Soy Mollie, a Spanish enthusiast. While I spend my spare time enjoying salsa dancing and exploring global cuisines, my main passion lies in unraveling the nuances of the Spanish language. I find joy in translating complex English phrases into Spanish and coming up with guides to make language learning engaging and fun. My work is dedicated to bridging cultures and promoting understanding through language - one word, one phrase, and one post at a time.

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