Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or containing a vowel: Describes sounds, segments, or systems that are characterized by or consist of vowels.
   • Being or characterized by vowels: Refers to languages, syllables, or sounds that prominently feature vowel sounds.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The word "audio" has a vocalic structure with three consecutive vowels.
  • Linguists analyze the vocalic patterns in different dialects.
  • The vocalic quality of her singing was exceptionally clear.

Advanced Usage

• Vocalic system: Refers to the complete set of vowel sounds in a particular language.
  • The vocalic system of Japanese is relatively simple compared to English.
• Vocalic nucleus: The core vowel sound in a syllable.
  • Every syllable must have a vocalic nucleus.

Variants and Related Words

• Vocalically (adverb): In a manner relating to vowels.
  • The sound changed vocalically over time.
• Non-vocalic (adjective): Not relating to or containing a vowel; consonantal.
  • Some syllables can be non-vocalic.

Synonyms

• Vowel-like: Having the characteristics of a vowel.
• Syllabic: Functioning as the nucleus of a syllable (often, but not exclusively, a vowel).

Antonyms

• Consonantal: Relating to or consisting of consonants.
• Non-vocalic: Not vocalic.

Adjective

1. relating to or associated with or containing a vowel
   • vocalic segments
   • the vocalic ablaut
2. being or containing or characterized by vowels
   • vocalic sounds
   • the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic- Walter Scott