Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vowel
noun
/ˈvaʊ.əl/
Definition
A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a specific sound made without any significant constriction of airflow in the vocal tract.
Examples
- In English, the letters A, E, I, O, and U are vowels.
- When you say the word ‘apple’, the ‘a’ is a vowel sound.
- Vowel harmony is a linguistic phenomenon affecting the sounds of nearby vowels.
Meaning
Vowels are the speech sounds in many languages that are produced when the breath flows out through the mouth without being obstructed.
Synonyms
- vowel sound
- tonic
- syllabic
