Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vowel sound | Yes | No | No | No |
long vowel | Yes | No | No | No |
vowel sound (noun) | long vowel (noun) |
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a speech sound made with the vocal tract open | A vowel which is normally pronounced somewhat longer than other vowels (usually around 1½ to double length). |