phthongal Meaning, Definition & Usage

Phthon"gal adjective
Etymology
Gr. voice.
Definitions
  1. Formed into, or characterized by, voice; vocalized; -- said of all the vowels and the semivowels, also of the vocal or sonant consonants g, d, b, l, r, v, z, etc.
Phthon"gal noun
Definitions
  1. A vocalized element or letter.

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