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VOCALIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Being or containing or characterized by vowels

Example:

the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

vowellike (having characteristics of a vowel sound)

Antonym:

consonantal (being or marked by or containing or functioning as a consonant)

Derivation:

vowel (a speech sound made with the vocal tract open)

vowel (a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Relating to or associated with or containing a vowel

Example:

the vocalic ablaut

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

vowel (a speech sound made with the vocal tract open)

Derivation:

vowel (a speech sound made with the vocal tract open)

vowel (a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel)

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