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semivowel

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun semivowel has 1 sense
  1. semivowel, glide - a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant
    --1 is a kind of phone, speech sound, sound
    --1 has particulars: palatal

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Semivowel

Description:

A semivowel, also known as a half vowel, is a speech sound that is similar to a vowel in quality but functions as a consonant in a particular word or language.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The semivowel "y" in the word "yes" acts as a consonant.
  2. English has several semivowels, including "w," "y," and "r."
  3. In Spanish, the semivowel "i" can be found in words like "hielo" (ice).

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