intervocalic
(usually of a consonant) immediately following a vowel and preceding a vowel, as the v in cover.
Origin of intervocalic
1Other words from intervocalic
- in·ter·vo·cal·i·cal·ly, adverb
Words Nearby intervocalic
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How to use intervocalic in a sentence
An intervocalic s or sh shows a tendency to become lisped and voiced to d.
intervocalic g is sometimes retained but generally it has disappeared, whilst after r and l it is still written.
A similar difference in pronunciation existed between antevocalic and intervocalic v, s and final f, s, see 33.
A Middle High German Primer | Joseph WrightVice versa, in roots with intervocalic /l/ or /r/, the /l/ or /r/ may change to /d/ when final or abutting on a consonant.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan | John U. Wolff
British Dictionary definitions for intervocalic
/ (ˌɪntəvəʊˈkælɪk) /
pronounced or situated between vowels
Derived forms of intervocalic
- intervocalically, adverb
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