Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Reduced Vowel.
Reduced Vowel - as a noun
An unstressed, central variant of a fuller vowel.
Example: "The most common reduced vowel is schwa."
Example Sentences
"In phonetics, a reduced vowel is a vowel sound that is pronounced with a more centralized articulation and shorter duration than other vowel sounds."
"The schwa /É/ is a common example of a reduced vowel in English."
"The reduced vowels in unstressed syllables often have a neutral or unclear pronunciation."
"Many languages have phonemic distinctions between full vowels and reduced vowels."
"In some languages, reduced vowels are found only in certain phonological contexts."
