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Vowels Meaning in English

word · lemma: vowel

ˈvaʊəɫz/, /ˈvaʊɫz
VOW-uhlz
vˈaʊəlz
VOW-uhlz

释义

The letters A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y, which represent sounds made without blocking airflow through the mouth. In many languages, vowels are the core sounds in a word.

用法与细微差别

'Vowels' refers to the group of letters, not the sounds themselves. In English, 'A, E, I, O, U' are main vowels; 'Y' is sometimes a vowel. Don't confuse with 'consonants' (other letters). Often used in contexts like spelling, pronunciation, or teaching.

例句

There are five main vowels in English.

basic

A, E, I, O, and U are called vowels.

basic

Write all the vowels in this word.

basic

Some words don't have any vowels at all.

natural

When Y is at the end, it often acts like the other vowels.

natural

Kids usually learn the vowels before the consonants.

natural