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vowel - What does it mean?

Definition of 'vowel'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.
  • A letter representing the sound of vowel; in English, the vowels are a'', ''e'', ''i'', ''o'' and ''u'', and sometimes ''y .
  • Antonyms

    * (sound) consonant * (letter) consonant

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