Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
o-o
Phonetic Term
/oʊ-oʊ/
Definition
A linguistic term used to describe a specific sound or phenomenon in phonetics, often associated with certain languages or dialects.
Examples
- The word ‘go’ can be pronounced with an ‘o-o’ sound in some dialects.
- In languages like Hawaiian, similar vowel combinations can occur.
Meaning
In phonetics, ‘o-o’ can refer to the combination or linking of two vowel sounds, creating a diphthong or a particular phonetic pattern.
Synonyms
- Vowel linkage
- Diphthong
