Wye is the name of the letter 'Y' and, in some contexts, a term for a narrow, winding path or road. As a noun, it denotes the letter itself and, in geography, a bend or outlet (as in a wye‑shape junction). In UNESCO and railroad terminology, 'wye' can describe a triangular or Y‑shaped arrangement used for turning locomotives. The word is brief, pronounced with a single, tense vowel sound and a soft, silent start in most uses.
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