vowelless

/ˈvaʊəlɪs/

Definitions

1. adjective

containing no vowels

“The word ‘rhythm’ is vowelless in many languages.”

2. adjective

lacking vowels; having only consonants

“Many consonant-heavy languages were considered vowelless.”

3. adjective

containing no vowels; having no vowel sounds

“The word ‘strength’ is vowelless in some dialects.”

Synonyms

  • consonant
  • vocalless

Antonyms

  • vocal