Category:Vowel

Vow"el, n. Etym: [f. voyelle, or an of. form without y, l. vocalis (sc. littera), from vocalis sounding, from vox, vocis, a voice, Sound. See vocal.] (phon.)

Defn: 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.

Note: in the english language, the written vowels are a, e, i, o, u, And sometimes w and y. The spoken vowels are much more numerous. Close vowel. See under close, a. -- vowel point. See under point, n.

Vowel Vow"el, a.

Defn: of or pertaining to a vowel; vocal.