semivowel Definition
semi·vowel (sem′i vo̵u′əl)
noun
a vowel-like sound occurring in consonantal positions in the same syllable with a true vowel, characterized by brief duration and rapid change from one position of articulation to another the English glides (w) and (y) are semivowels
Browse dictionary entries near semivowel
- ‹ semitropical
- ‹ semitransparent
- ‹ semitrailer
- ‹ semitone
- ‹ Semitism
- ‹ Semitics
- ‹ Semitic
- ‹ Semite
- ‹ semisweet
- ‹ semisolid
- semiweekly ›
- semiyearly ›
- semolina ›
- semper ›
- semper fidelis ›
- semper paratus ›
- sempervivum ›
- sempiternal ›
- semplice ›
- sempre ›

