Meaning of the word vowels in English

What does vowels mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

vowels

US /ˈvaʊ.əlz/
UK /ˈvaʊ.əlz/

Plural Noun

speech sounds made with the mouth open and the tongue not touching the top of the mouth, the teeth, or the lips

Example:
The English alphabet has five vowels: a, e, i, o, u.
Some languages have more vowels than English.
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