plural of vowel

(linguistics) To add vowel points to a consonantal script (e.g. niqqud in Hebrew or harakat in Arabic).

(phonetics) A sound produced by the vocal cords with relatively little restriction of the oral cavity, forming the prominent sound of a syllable.

A surname.

plural of Vowell

plural of vowelization

(linguistics) In Arabic and Hebrew - supplying the vowels (diacritics), normally not written to show the correct pronunciation, used in dictionaries, children's books, religious texts and textbooks for learners. Arabic terms: tashkiil (تشكيل), taHriik (تحريك) - (action of supplying the vowel points), also known as ḥarakāt (حركات — the singular is ḥaraka حركة) - (the diacritical marks), Hebrew term: ניקוד nikud.

plural of voweling

An arrangement of vowels, for example in Semitic scripts where they are marked over the consonants.

Alternative form of vowelling