semiconsonant Definition
- 1a speech sound that is similar to a consonant but functions as a vowel in a syllable
- 2a glide or semivowel
Using semiconsonant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "semiconsonant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The English language has two semiconsonants, /w/ and /j/.
Example
In the word 'queen', the sound of /w/ is a semiconsonant.
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Summary: semiconsonant in Brief
A 'semiconsonant' [sem-ee-kon-suh-nuhnt] is a speech sound that is similar to a consonant but functions as a vowel in a syllable. It is also known as a glide or semivowel. The English language has two semiconsonants, /w/ and /j/, which can be found in words like 'queen'.
