Definition of Semivowel

1. Noun. A vowellike sound that serves as a consonant.

Exact synonyms: Glide
Generic synonyms: Phone, Sound, Speech Sound
Specialized synonyms: Palatal

Definition of Semivowel

1. n. A sound intermediate between a vowel and a consonant, or partaking of the nature of both, as in the English w and y.

Definition of Semivowel

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Semivowel

semitrailer
semitrailers
semitrance
semitranslucent
semitransparency
semitransparent
semitrivial name
semitropic
semitropical
semitropics
semitruck
semitrucks
semiurban
semivalent
semivertical heart
semivowel (current term)
semivowels
semiweeklies
semiweekly
semiwild
semiworks
semiyearly
semi pupa
Semliki forest virus
semmit
semmits
semnifical
Semnopithecus entellus
semolina
semolinas

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