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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?

Opposites: consonant

Common phrases: vowel letter, final 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.

Opposites: consonant

Common phrases: long vowel, vowel sound

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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