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Abstract Vowels

Noun:

Abstract vowels refer to speech sounds that do not have a specific written representation in an alphabet system. They are often perceived as neutral or non-specific vowel sounds.

Example sentence: The linguist discussed the presence of abstract vowels in various dialects.

Adjective:

In linguistics, the term "abstract vowels" is used to describe vowel sounds that are not clearly defined and can vary in pronunciation.

Example sentence: The abstract vowels in this regional accent are particularly challenging for non-native speakers to pronounce correctly.

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