Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vowel
Noun
/ˈvaʊ.əl/
Definition
A vowel is a speech sound in many languages, including English, that is produced without any significant constriction of airflow in the vocal tract.
Examples
- The word ‘cat’ contains a vowel sound.
- In the word ‘apple’, the vowels are ‘a’ and ‘e’.
- Knowing vowels is essential for proper pronunciation of words.
Meaning
In the English language, vowels are the letters that represent these sounds, specifically A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y.
Synonyms
- Vocalic letter
- Sonant
