Vowel Patterns in the OED

Authors

Susan Thorpe

Abstract

In most words, the arrangement of the five major vowels A, E, I, O, and U, irrespective of the consonants, does not follow any particular pattern. In some words, however, vowels do exhibit specific patterns.

Recommended Citation

Thorpe, Susan (2004) "Vowel Patterns in the OED," Word Ways: Vol. 37 : Iss. 2 , Article 4.
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