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vocale

vocal

adjective noun voh-KAH-leh Rare
Communication Language

Origin: Latin vocalis (sounding, vocal)

Also means

vowel

Usage Note

Vocale as an adjective means relating to the voice (corde vocali = vocal cords). As a noun (la vocale) it means a vowel — so context is essential. Italian has five pure vowel sounds: a, e, i, o, u. The noun is feminine: una vocale aperta ('an open vowel'). Do not confuse with consonante (consonant).

Examples

"La 'a' è una vocale aperta."

Natural Translation

The 'a' is an open vowel.

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