rounded vowel

English

Noun

rounded vowel (plural rounded vowels)

  1. (linguistics) A vowel that is pronounced with the lips drawn together and forming a circular opening.

Usage notes
  • Even outside the fixed expression rounded vowel, the adjective rounded may be used to describe a vowel.
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