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Definition of Vowel
1. Noun. A speech sound made with the vocal tract open.
Generic synonyms: Phone, Sound, Speech Sound
Specialized synonyms: Ablaut, Diphthong, Schwa, Shwa, Stem Vowel, Thematic Vowel
Antonyms: Consonant
Derivative terms: Vocalic, Vocalic, Vowelize
2. Noun. A letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel.
Specialized synonyms: Vowel Point
Derivative terms: Vocalic, Vocalic
Definition of Vowel
1. n. A vocal, or sometimes a whispered, sound modified by resonance in the oral passage, the peculiar resonance in each case giving to each several vowel its distinctive character or quality as a sound of speech; -- distinguished from a consonant in that the latter, whether made with or without vocality, derives its character in every case from some kind of obstructive action by the mouth organs. Also, a letter or character which represents such a sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, §§ 5, 146-149.
2. a. Of or pertaining to a vowel; vocal.
3. n. A vocal, or sometimes a whispered, sound modified by resonance in the oral passage, the peculiar resonance in each case giving to each several vowel its distinctive character or quality as a sound of speech; -- distinguished from a consonant in that the latter, whether made with or without vocality, derives its character in every case from some kind of obstructive action by the mouth organs. Also, a letter or character which represents such a sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, §§ 5, 146-149.
4. a. Of or pertaining to a vowel; vocal.
Definition of Vowel
1. Noun. (phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable. ¹
2. Noun. A letter representing the sound of vowel; in English, the vowels are ''a'', ''e'', ''i'', ''o'' and ''u'', and sometimes ''y''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vowel
1. a type of speech sound [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Vowel
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