Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vocoid
noun
/ˈvoʊ.kɔɪd/
Definition
A speech sound that resembles a vowel.
Examples
- The term ‘vocoid’ refers to sounds like ‘w’ and ‘y’ that have vowel-like qualities.
- In phonetics, understanding vocoids helps in distinguishing between different types of speech sounds.
Meaning
Vocoids are sounds used in speech that have characteristics similar to vowels, but they may not function as full vowels in every context.
Synonyms
- Vowel-like sound
- Semi-vowel
