back vowels

A form of back vowel — Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth, such as /uː/ in rule or /əʊ/ in pole.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of back vowel
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“back vowels.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20vowels. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “back vowels,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/back%20vowels.

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