Semivowel
Перевод слова "semivowel" на Русский язык
semivowel
СуществительноеUK
/ˈsɛmɪˌvaʊəl/
US
/ˈsɛmɪˌvaʊəl/
semivowel
semivowels множ.
In linguistics, a semivowel is a sound that is phonetically similar to a vowel but functions as a consonant.
В лингвистике полугласный - это звук, который фонетически похож на гласный, но функционирует как согласный.
Опеределения
semivowel
СуществительноеUK
/ˈsɛmɪˌvaʊəl/
US
/ˈsɛmɪˌvaʊəl/
A speech sound that is phonetically similar to a vowel sound but functions as a consonant in a syllable.
In English, the sounds represented by 'y' in 'yes' and 'w' in 'wet' are considered semivowels.
A letter or character that represents a semivowel sound.
In Spanish, the letter ‹y› can function as a semivowel.
semivowel
ПрилагательноеUK
/ˈsɛmɪˌvaʊəl/
US
/ˈsɛmɪˌvaʊəl/
Relating to or characteristic of a semivowel or semivowels.
The language prohibits semivowel clusters at the beginning of a syllable.