vowel · n
vowel
B1 a speech sound that you make with your lips and teeth open, shown in English by the letters a, e, i, o, or u
Dictionary examples:
I tried to say 'I love you' without vowels, but it sounded like 'Lv y'. (0.0)
My cat meowed all five vowels in order: a-e-i-o-u! (0.0)
My brother only eats foods that start with vowels. (0.0)
A short vowel is a short sound as in the word "cup." (33.7)
A long vowel is a long sound as in the word "shoe." (33.7)