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vocables

/ˈvoʊkəbəlz/

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noun

Mot, vocable

A word or utterance, especially with reference to its form rather than its meaning.

Examples :

"The baby babbled happily, stringing together nonsensical vocables that sounded like a language only she understood. "

Le bébé babillait joyeusement, enchaînant des vocables absurdes qui ressemblaient à une langue que seule elle comprenait.

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noun

Vocables, sons

A syllable or sound without specific meaning, used together with or in place of actual words in a song.

Examples :

"The singer used a series of "doo-wop" vocables like "doo," "wop," and "shoo-wop" to create a rhythmic background for the melody. "

music sound language phonetics