About The Word Semivowel

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Semivowel

Semivowel Meaning & Definition
Semivowel Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Semivowel?

[n] a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant

Synonyms | Synonyms for Semivowel: glide

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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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