noun
semivowel
Semivowel (noun) means a speech sound that behaves partly like a consonant and partly like a vowel.
noun
1
A speech sound that behaves partly like a consonant and partly like a vowel.
2
A letter that stands for a semivowel sound, for example w or y in English.
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What is the meaning of semivowel?
"semivowel" (noun) means a speech sound that behaves partly like a consonant and partly like a vowel.
What is another word for semivowel?
Other words for "semivowel" include glide.
What are the different meanings of semivowel?
"semivowel" has 2 main meanings: 1. A speech sound that behaves partly like a consonant and partly like a vowel; 2. A letter that stands for a semivowel sound, for example w or y in English.
