Vowel
volume
British pronunciation/vˈa‍ʊə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈvaʊəɫ/

Definition & Meaning of "vowel"

Vowel
01

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced without interfering with the flow of air coming through the mouth or nose

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What is a "vowel"?

A vowel is a speech sound produced with an open vocal tract, allowing air to flow freely without significant obstruction. Vowels are typically characterized by their resonance and can be voiced or voiceless, although most vowels in English are voiced. In the English alphabet, the letters "a," "e," "i," "o," and "u" represent vowel sounds, and "y" can also function as a vowel in certain contexts. Vowels are essential for forming syllables and words, and they play a key role in determining the pronunciation and meaning of words in a language.

02

a letter of the alphabet representing a vowel

vowel

n

semivowel

n

semivowel

n

vowelize

v

vowelize

v

vowellike

adj

vowellike

adj
example
Example
In rapid speech, we often obscure vowels in unstressed syllables.
When texting, people often drop vowels or use abbreviations for faster communication.
The vowel in the word was identified as a narrow sound, requiring more muscle tension than its relaxed counterpart.
In the English alphabet, there are 21 consonants and 5 vowels.
The Spanish language includes several diphthongs that blend vowels smoothly.
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