Simple meaning
What does Vowel mean?
a vowel is a letter sound like a, e, i, o, or u.
Dictionary definition
A speech sound and letter made with open airflow, usually a, e, i, o, or u.
Example sentences
Vowel in a sentence
easy
A is a vowel.
medium
Every syllable has at least one vowel sound.
hard
The letter y can act like a vowel in some words.
Synonyms
Words like Vowel
open sound letterVowels are made with open mouth airflow.
voice letterA simple classroom phrase for vowel sounds.
Antonyms
Opposite words
consonantConsonants are the other main letter group.
silent markA silent mark has no vowel sound by itself.
Word family
Vowel word family
Base word
vowel
noun
vowels
More than one vowel letter.
adjective
vocalic
Related to vowel sounds.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What is a vowel?
vowel means a vowel is a letter sound like a, e, i, o, or u.
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