VOWELS AND RELATED TERMS Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Phonics & Reading has 11 clues. Answers range from 5 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

the smallest units of sound in a spoken language
a phoneme with unobstructed air flow (such as by the tongue, teeth, or lips)
vowels are lax in that there is little tension in the vocal cords
diacritical mark that indicates vowel is short
vowels that say their own name
diacritical mark that indicates vowel is long
two-letter vowel combinations that represent only one vowel phoneme
a vowel blend; two adjacent vowels, each of which contributes to the sound heard
the softened "uh" vowel sound often made in the unaccented syllable of a word
vowel that has a strong influence of the /r/ sound
a basic unit of pronunciation containing a single vowel sound