vocal tract

noun

the passages above the larynx through which air passes in the production of speech, including the buccal, oral, nasal, and pharyngeal cavities.

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Are There Any English Words That Have No Vowels?It's a question that just about every English learner has asked: "Are there any English words that have no vowels?" The answer to this depends what you mean by "vowel" and "word."

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