01 Word definition

vowel

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is VOWEL a word?

Yes. VOWEL is a 5-letter noun. a speech sound made with the vocal tract open Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell VOWEL?

V-O-W-E-L

VOWEL contains 5 letters, begins with V, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a speech sound made with the vocal tract open

2noun

  1. a letter of the alphabet standing for a spoken vowel

Synonyms
vowel sound
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends13points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is VOWEL spelled?

V1O2W3E4L5
Starts withVOWFirst 3 letters
Ends withWELLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play VOWEL?

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Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About VOWEL.

How do you spell VOWEL?

VOWEL is spelled V-O-W-E-L. It contains 5 letters.