Definitions
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Oral Vowel.
Oral Vowel - as a noun
(linguistics) an ordinary vowel that is produced without nasalization.
Example: "An oral vowel is produced with the soft palate in a raised position, so that there is no airflow through the nasal cavity."
Example Sentences
"The word "bat" has an oral vowel sound in it."
"In English, the letter 'a' often represents an oral vowel."
"She pronounced the word 'cake' with a long oral vowel."
"The oral vowel 'i' is found in words like 'hit' and 'sit'."
"The oral vowel sound in 'goat' is represented by the letters 'o' and 'a'."
