About The Word Semivowel
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Semivowel
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What's The Definition Of Semivowel?
[n] a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant
Synonyms | Synonyms for Semivowel: glide Related Terms | Find terms related to Semivowel: See Also | palatal | phone | sound | speech sound Semivowel In Webster's Dictionary \Sem"i*vow`el\, n. (Phon.)
(a) A sound intermediate between a vowel and a consonant, or
partaking of the nature of both, as in the English w and
y.
(b) The sign or letter representing such a sound.
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