Definitions for: Semivowel

[n] a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant

Webster (1913) Definition: Sem"i*vow`el, n. (Phon.)
(a) A sound intermediate between a vowel and a consonant, or
partaking of the nature of both, as in the English w and
y.
(b) The sign or letter representing such a sound.

Synonyms: glide

See Also: palatal, phone, sound, speech sound