Details of word VOWEL

Definition of vowel

n. - A vocal, or sometimes a whispered, sound modified by resonance in the oral passage, the peculiar resonance in each case giving to each several vowel its distinctive character or quality as a sound of speech; -- distinguished from a consonant in that the latter, whether made with or without vocality, derives its character in every case from some kind of obstructive action by the mouth organs. Also, a letter or character which represents such a sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 5, 146-149.
a. - Of or pertaining to a vowel; vocal.

Word "vowel" contains 5 letters : E L O V W

Anagrams for vowel

Sub-words / Unscramble words / words found within vowel

Parent words for vowel


Words starting with vowel

Words ending with vowel

Words containing vowel

Hook words (formed by adding one letter) for vowel


The words in bold in above lists are commonly used english words.

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