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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A vowel that is between a short vowel and a long vowel in length.

Adjective

1. 1
   Between a short vowel and a long vowel in length. not-comparable

   "In French most vowels are half-long, and are only occasionally lengthened or shortened into full longs and shorts."

Synonyms

All synonyms

half-long vowel

Example

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"In French most vowels are half-long, and are only occasionally lengthened or shortened into full longs and shorts."

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