noun
semivowel
Semivowel (noun) means a sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
noun
1
A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
2
A letter which represents a semivowel sound, such as w or y in English.
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What is the meaning of semivowel?
"semivowel" (noun) means a sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
What are the different meanings of semivowel?
"semivowel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel; 2. A letter which represents a semivowel sound, such as w or y in English.