Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or affecting the sounds between or among vowels in speech or singing.

“The intervocal pauses helped to create a dramatic effect in the music performance.”

2. noun

The sound or interval between or among vowels in speech or singing.

“The intervocal silence added a sense of mystery to the poem’s rhythm.”

3. noun

A space or interval between or among vowels in speech or writing, especially in phonetics.

“The intervocal breaks in the text were intentional to slow down the reader’s pace.”