Intervocalic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Intervocalic is an adjective meaning (phonetics) Existing or occurring between vowels.
Meaning
(phonetics) Existing or occurring between vowels.
Example Sentences
For the ending -au, we need to assume the loss of an original intervocalic consonant, as Lat. -au- regularly yields -a- in Sardinian.
Antonyms for intervocalic
Common opposites include interconsonantal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include voicing, intervocal, interconsonantal, intervocalization, intersonant, intersyllabic.
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