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vowel vs sound

sound vs vowel

vowel and sound both are nouns.

vowel is not an adjective while sound is an adjective.

vowel is not a verb while sound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vowel Yes No No No
sound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, sound is a hypernym of vowel; that is, sound is a word with a broader meaning than vowel:
  • vowel: a speech sound made with the vocal tract open
  • sound: (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
Other hypernyms of vowel include phone, speech sound.
vowel (noun) sound (noun)
a speech sound made with the vocal tract open the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel the subjective sensation of hearing something
the audible part of a transmitted signal
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
a large ocean inlet or deep bay
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
vowel (adjective) sound (adjective)
financially secure and safe
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
complete; thorough
(of sleep) deep and complete
in excellent physical condition
exercising or showing good judgment
free from moral defect
vigorous or severe
having legal efficacy or force
logically valid
vowel (verb) sound (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a certain noise or sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between vowel and sound

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