vowel
/ˈvaʊəl/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #3212 in the learning path
元音；元音字母
Definitions
n. An unrestricted speech sound, or a letter representing such a sound.
元音；元音字母
Example
Our teacher stretched the vowel sound as we listened.
老师把元音拉长，让我们仔细听。
Recognising differences between vowel sounds can help language learners understand unfamiliar accents and communicate more clearly.
辨别元音之间的差异有助于语言学习者理解陌生口音，并更清晰地交流。
Collocations
- vowel sound
- long vowel
- short vowel
Antonyms
- consonant
Usage tip
a或an的选择看后接词的首音是否为元音，不看字母。
FAQ
- What does vowel mean?
- An unrestricted speech sound, or a letter representing such a sound.
- How is vowel pronounced?
- UK /ˈvaʊəl/, US /ˈvaʊəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
