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Vowel Sound

Definition:

A vowel sound refers to any sound made by uninterrupted airflow through the vocal cords, with an open vocal tract. It is a speech sound in which the vocal cords vibrate, producing a clear and distinct sound.

Senses:

Sense 1: Linguistics

In linguistics, a vowel sound is a specific articulated speech sound made by shaping the oral cavity to allow for different resonances and formants. Vowel sounds are a fundamental element of any language and play a crucial role in defining word meaning and grammatical structure.

Sense 2: Phonetics

In phonetics, a vowel sound is classified based on its quality (emotional factor) and quantity (duration). Different languages have various vowel sounds, often represented by symbols in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Sample Sentences:

1. The English word "cat" contains the vowel sounds /æ/ and /æ/.
2. In French, the word "maison" has multiple vowel sounds, such as /e/ and /ɔ/.
3. Learning to produce correct vowel sounds is essential for a singer's vocal training.
4. Young children often struggle to differentiate between similar vowel sounds.

Products related to vowel sounds:

Books on Vowel Sounds

Audio Resources for Vowel Sounds