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Could w be a vowel

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In English, the letter "w" is typically considered a consonant. However, in certain cases, such as in some dialects or when acting as a vowel in words like "cwm" or "crwth," it can function as a vowel.

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Is w a vowel when it is silent?

No, but in words ending in "W", it often sounds like a vowel.


Is there a Noun with a w vowel sound not starting with w?

How about the word "vowel" itself? Or the word "vow"?


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Is w a vowel in the word yawn?

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Y is considered as a semi-vowel. Like W.


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The middle letter of the word "vowel" is "w."


Is 'w' a vowel or a consonant sound?

The letter 'w' can represent both a vowel sound (as in "cow" or "now") and a consonant sound (as in "well" or "window").


How is w a vowel?

In English, the letter "w" is considered a vowel when it is part of a diphthong, which is a combination of two vowel sounds pronounced in one syllable (e.g. in words like "cow" or "how"). In these cases, the "w" does not function as a consonant and instead helps create the diphthong sound.


Why is the w silent in the word write?

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Is the letter w considered a vowel or a consonant?

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