vowel

[ˈvaʊəl]

vowel Definition

a speech sound that is produced by the breath being allowed to flow freely through the mouth, without being blocked by the teeth, tongue, or lips.

Using vowel: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vowel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The English language has five vowels: a, e, i, o, and u.

  • Example

    The word 'apple' has three vowels and two consonants.

  • Example

    The difference between 'bit' and 'bet' is the vowel sound.

  • Example

    In some languages, vowel sounds can change the meaning of a word.

vowel Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vowel

Antonyms for vowel

Phrases with vowel

  • a vowel sound that is pronounced for a longer duration than a short vowel sound

    Example

    The word 'meet' has a long vowel sound in it.

  • a vowel sound that is pronounced for a shorter duration than a long vowel sound

    Example

    The word 'cat' has a short vowel sound in it.

  • a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves towards another

    Example

    The word 'coin' has a diphthong in it.

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Summary: vowel in Brief

A 'vowel' [ˈvaʊəl] is a speech sound produced by allowing breath to flow freely through the mouth without being blocked. The English language has five vowels, and vowel sounds can change the meaning of words in some languages. Vowels can be long or short, and a diphthong is a sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable.

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