vowel

Meanings

• Phoneme

  A speech sound used to represent a vowel in a language.

• One of the five primary sounds in the English language.

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Pronunciation

1. /vaʊl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

consonant , consonant

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Synonyms

vocalize , vowelize

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Variants

List of all variants of vowel that leads to same result
vowel , vowels , vowel point , vowel points , vowel rhyme , vowel rhymes , great vowel shift

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'fōwel' meaning 'creature that produces offspring'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. There are 11 vowels in the English language if you count 'silent e' as a separate vowel.

2. The letter 'a' is the most common letter in the English language, and it represents several different vowel sounds.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Phonetics: The scientific study of speech sounds and their physical properties.

2. Phonemics: The study of the smallest units of sound that distinguish meaning in a language.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Vowels play a significant role in poetry and music, where they are used to create rhyme and melody.

How to Memorize "vowel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape of your mouth when pronouncing each vowel sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each vowel with a letter or symbol.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Every Good Boy Does Fine' to remember the order of the vowels in English: E, I, O, U.

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