vowel
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈvaʊəl/
Forms: vowels
vowel means: A letter such as a, e, i, o, or u, which usually represents an open speech sound.
noun
LETTERA2
A letter such as a, e, i, o, or u, which usually represents an open speech sound.
- The letter a is a vowel.
- Underline all the vowels in this word.
- Does this name end with a vowel?
SPEECH SOUNDB1
A speech sound made with your mouth open, without blocking the air with your tongue or lips.
- Try saying a long vowel.
- The two words have different vowel sounds.
- She pronounced every vowel clearly.
Questions about vowel
What does vowel mean?
A letter such as a, e, i, o, or u, which usually represents an open speech sound.
What is vowel in other languages?
Türkçe: ünlü harf · Español: vocal · Français: voyelle · Deutsch: Vokal · Italiano: vocale · 日本語: 母音字
How do you pronounce vowel?
It is pronounced /ˈvaʊəl/.
How do you use vowel in a sentence?
The letter a is a vowel. Underline all the vowels in this word.
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