vowel- root words — words with the vowel- root

The root vowel- comes from Latin vocalis, meaning vocal, voiced. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including semivowel, vowelize. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vowel- root

Explore words with vowel- — words containing the vowel- root and sharing its sense of "vocal, voiced". Examples include semivowel, vowelize. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vowel- mean?

The vowel- root means vocal, voiced, from Latin vocalis. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.