semivowel

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Synonyms: semi-vowel, semi vowel, semivocal, stem vowel, semivowels

Antonyms: semi-vowel, semi vowel, semivocal, stem vowel, semivowels

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|phonetics}} A sound in speech which has some qualities of a [[consonant]] and some qualities of a [[vowel]].
2. A letter which represents a semivowel sound, such as [[w]] or [[y]] in English.

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