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vowel

UK
/ˈvaʊəl/
US
/ˈvaʊəl/

Translations

vowelnoun
vowels
pl
UK
/ˈvaʊəl/
US
/ˈvaʊəl/
The long /i/ in "machine" is a high front vowel.
Le /i/ long de « machine » est une voyelle fermée antérieure.
voyelleLettre de l’alphabet représentant un son vocalique.
The word 'apple' begins with the vowel 'A'.
Le mot « apple » commence par la voyelle « A ».
Synonyms
phoneme
speech sound
letter
voweladjective
UK
/ˈvaʊ.əl/
US
/ˈvaʊ.əl/
Used attributively to describe sounds, letters, or features pertaining to vowels, e.g., "vowel sound", "vowel chart".
vocaliqueSe dit d’un son, d’une lettre ou d’un phénomène lié aux voyelles.
Finnish has complex vowel harmony rules.
Le finnois a des règles complexes d’harmonie vocalique.
Synonyms
vocalic
syllabic
vowel-like
vocal
sonant
sonorous

Definitions

vowelnoun
A speech sound in spoken language that is produced without any significant constriction or blockage of airflow in the vocal tract, typically forming the nucleus of a syllable.
The long /i/ in "machine" is a high front vowel.
A letter of the alphabet that represents a vowel sound.
The word 'apple' begins with the vowel 'A'.
voweladjective
Relating to, consisting of, or characteristic of vowels.
Finnish has complex vowel harmony rules.
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