# Write code to count the number of syllables
# in the string w using these rules:
#   - Treat y as a vowel
#   - If the first letter is a vowel increment by 1
#   - For the remaining letters:
#     - If a letter is a vowel and the previous one is not,
#       count that as a syllable
#   - If the word ends with 'e', decrease the count if
#     the letter to its left is not a vowel
#   - Ensure that the count is at least 1.


def count_syllables(w):
    count = 0

    # Write your code here

    return count