vowel

simple noun21 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7
long vowel8.0

Refers to a vowel sound that is pronounced for a longer duration.

short vowel8.0

Refers to a vowel sound that is pronounced for a shorter duration.

accented vowel7.0
stressed vowel7.0
unaccented vowel6.8
unstressed vowel6.8
open vowel6.5

A vowel sound produced with the tongue in a low position in the mouth.

rounded vowel6.5

A vowel sound produced with the lips in a rounded shape.

final vowel6.5

The last vowel sound in a word or syllable.

back vowel6.0

A vowel sound produced with the highest point of the tongue positioned towards the back of the mouth.

front vowel6.0

A vowel sound produced with the highest point of the tongue positioned towards the front of the mouth.

weak vowel5.0

An unstressed vowel, often a schwa.

flat vowel3.0

A vowel sound perceived as having a lower pitch or less resonance.

begin with a vowel7.5

Used to describe a word starting with a vowel sound.

end in a vowel7.5
end with a vowel7.5
pronounce a vowel7.0

To articulate a specific vowel sound.

contain a vowel6.0

Indicates that a word or syllable includes a vowel.

vowel sound8.5

A speech sound produced without significant constriction of the vocal tract.

vowel length7.0

The duration for which a vowel sound is held.

vowel system6.5

The complete set of vowel sounds in a particular language or dialect.