Vocalic
adjective
Related to the vowels of a language.
In some languages, the vocalic system is very complex.

Often appears as...
- vocalic system
- vocalic sounds
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Producing sound by means of the vocal cords.
Singing is a vocalic activity.

Often appears as...
- vocalic resonance
- vocalic expression
adjective
Related to the vowels of a language.
In some languages, the vocalic system is very complex.

Often appears as...
- vocalic system
- vocalic sounds
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Producing sound by means of the vocal cords.
Singing is a vocalic activity.

Often appears as...
- vocalic resonance
- vocalic expression
Definition 1 of 2

Language Complexity
Understanding 'vocalic' helps in grasping the variety of vowel sounds in different languages.

Studying the vocalic system can help you master the British and American English accents.
Pronunciation Patterns
'Vocalic' can clue you in on how vowels can change in pronunciations, like accents and dialects.

He's studying vocalic changes in regional dialects.
Language Nuances
Words with similar vocalic patterns might have nuances in meaning or usage.

Be aware of the vocalic nuances between 'photography' and 'photographic'.
Language Complexity
Understanding 'vocalic' helps in grasping the variety of vowel sounds in different languages.

Studying the vocalic system can help you master the British and American English accents.
Pronunciation Patterns
'Vocalic' can clue you in on how vowels can change in pronunciations, like accents and dialects.

He's studying vocalic changes in regional dialects.
Language Nuances
Words with similar vocalic patterns might have nuances in meaning or usage.

Be aware of the vocalic nuances between 'photography' and 'photographic'.
Language Complexity
Understanding 'vocalic' helps in grasping the variety of vowel sounds in different languages.

Studying the vocalic system can help you master the British and American English accents.
Pronunciation Patterns
'Vocalic' can clue you in on how vowels can change in pronunciations, like accents and dialects.

He's studying vocalic changes in regional dialects.
Language Nuances
Words with similar vocalic patterns might have nuances in meaning or usage.

Be aware of the vocalic nuances between 'photography' and 'photographic'.
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