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In words ending in y preceded by a consonant, change the y to i before a suffix, unless the suffix itself begins with i:
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Note the distinction between dryer (something or someone that dries) and drier (the comparative of dry).
Words ending in y preceded by a vowel generally retain the y before a suffix:
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