noun
Meaning 1
A phonological process in some languages that sets constraints on which vowels may be found near each other or within a word, such as back vowels or front vowels; sometimes resulting in variant affixes, clitics or similar variations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonology, sciences
Examples
- Vowel harmony is an important aspect of Mongolian.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: harmony of vowels
Antonyms: none provided