rounded vowel

English

Noun

rounded vowel (plural rounded vowels)

(phonetics) A vowel that is pronounced with the lips drawn together and forming a circular opening.
Antonym: unrounded vowel

Usage notes

Even outside the fixed expression rounded vowel, the adjective rounded may be used to describe a vowel or consonant.

Translations

vowel that is pronounced with the lips drawn together and forming a circular opening

Hungarian: ajakkerekítéses magánhangzó

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