WordLens

vocable

1 of 1noun
/ˈvoʊkəbəl/
Forms:vocables
1

any written or spoken word considered as a series of letters and sounds, regardless of its meaning

  • Even though the vocable was part of the song, it didn’t add to the meaning of the lyrics.
  • The vocable "uh" is often used in conversation as a hesitation sound, without any specific meaning.
  • The poem used many unusual vocables to create a unique rhythm and sound.
  • While the vocable sounded familiar, its true significance remained unclear in the conversation.
  • In some tribal languages, vocables are used in chants that hold significance beyond their literal meaning.
Synonyms: