Definition

Describing a sound or letter that appears between two vowels in a word.

Example

The intervocalic consonant in the word 'banana' is the letter 'n'.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term intervocalic?

I think I have, but I'm not quite sure what it means.

It refers to sounds that occur between vowels, like in some languages.

Ah, that makes sense! Linguistics can be so interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intervocalic → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "vocalis" (from Latin, meaning vocal or relating to the voice). The term "intervocalic" refers to something that occurs between vowels.

Memory Tip

Think of something that happens 'between' ('inter-') 'vowels' ('vocalis') — that's what intervocalic means.

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