Vowels

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Vowels are a type of speech sound produced by vibrating the vocal cords and allowing air to pass through the vocal tract without any obstruction. They are the most essential sounds in any language and are used to form the core of words and syllables. In English, the vowels are the letters A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y. Vowels can be classified based on their position in the mouth, such as front vowels (produced with the tongue towards the front of the mouth), central vowels (produced with the tongue in a neutral position), and back vowels (produced with the tongue towards the back of the mouth). Vowels play a crucial role in distinguishing words and conveying meaning in speech.