Vocalic
Pronunciation: /vɑˈkælɪk/
Vocalic (adj)
- Relating to sounds made with a clear vowel quality, where the voice is the main part of the sound.
- Used for a sound that works like a vowel in a word, even if it is not a typical vowel letter.
Vocalic (adjective)
Examples
- The recording shows a vocalic sound at the start of the word.
- Her pronunciation uses a vocalic sound instead of a consonant.