Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
vowel | Yes | No | No | No |
short vowel | Yes | No | No | No |
vowel (noun) | short vowel (noun) |
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a speech sound made with the vocal tract open | In languages that distinguish vowel length, a vowel which is normally pronounced shorter than a long vowel. |
a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel |