(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 vowelization

(especially in combination) Having (a specified type or number of) vowels.

Alternative form of vowelled

(rare) The use of vowels.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of vowelize

(transitive) To give the quality, sound, or office of a vowel to. / (transitive) To insert a vowel or vowels into.

present participle of vowelize

simple past tense and past participle of vowelize

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