The articulation type for the sound /y/ is classified as?

The sound /y/, as in "yes," is classified as a glide sound because it is produced by a relatively open configuration of the vocal tract that allows for smooth movement from one vowel sound to another. Glides, also known as semivowels, are characterized by their transitional nature; they have qualities of both consonants and vowels but do not function as full vowels themselves. The tongue typically moves close to the roof of the mouth without creating the turbulence seen in fricatives, nor does it involve the complete closure required for stops or the combination of a stop and fricative seen in affricates. This unique aspect of glide sounds, where they act as a bridge between sounds, is why /y/ is classified in this manner.