Definitions for: Vocalic


[adj] (phonology) of liquids and nasals
[adj] being or containing or characterized by vowels; "vocalic sounds"; "the Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic"- Walter Scott
[adj] relating to or associated with or containing a vowel; "vocalic segments"; "the vocalic ablaut"



Webster (1913) Definition: Vo*cal"ic, a. [L. vocalis (sc. littera) a vowel. See
Vocal, a.]
Of or pertaining to vowel sounds; consisting of the vowel
sounds. --Earle.

The Gaelic language being uncommonly vocalic. --Sir W.
Scott.

Synonyms: syllabic, vowellike

Antonyms: consonantal, nonsyllabic, nonvocalic

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