also: みじかぼいん
noun
short vowel
Linguistic term for a vowel of relatively short duration. Contrasts with 長母音 (long vowel).
See also: 長母音
日本語の短母音には「あ」「い」「う」「え」「お」がある。
Japanese short vowels include 'a', 'i', 'u', 'e', and 'o'.
英語では、短母音と長母音の区別が重要です。
In English, the distinction between short and long vowels is important.
Opposite term: a long vowel, held for a longer duration.
Compound of 短 (short) and 母音 (vowel). A straightforward technical term.