| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Close vowel | A close vowel is a type of vowel sound used in many spoken languages. The defining characteristic of a close vowel is that the tongue is positioned as close as possible to the roof of the mouth without creating a constriction that would be classified as a consonant. (references) | ||
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