Can you share some words without vowels from other languages?

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I know that English has words without traditional vowels, like "cwm" from Welsh. Do other languages have similar words, and how are they used in everyday speech?

If you have any insights or further examples to contribute, please add them to the discussion!

Umaima · Answer

Hi everyone!

I saw your post and got curious, so I did a bit of research and I discovered an excellent site that provides a comprehensive list of these words, here’s the site Words Without Vowels. If you’re interested and want to explore this further check the site to explore further. It’s pretty intriguing to see how these words function in different contexts. It’s a useful resource for anyone keen on exploring this niche area of linguistics!

Manish · Answer

Rhythm (English) - A regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements.

Shy (English) - Timid or bashful.

Tsk (English) - A sound of disapproval.

Cymbals (English) - A percussion instrument.

Psst (English) - A sound used to get someone’s attention quietly.

Gyms (English) - Plural of gym, a place for physical exercise.

Crwth (Welsh) - An ancient stringed instrument.

Tblisi (Georgian) - Capital city of Georgia.

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Bella · Answer

Vietnamese fellow here! :D I ran across your question, and it made me realize that every word in Vietnamese has vowels!

The vowels in Vietnamese are: a, ă, â, e, ê, i, o, ô, ơ, u, ư, y. Basically, we can't pronounce a Vietnamese word without these guys!

Although I don't have any Vietnamese words to contribute, thanks for the interesting topic, which helps me share about my native language. :)

Bella · Answer

Back to this topic once again. I don't know any word that doesn't have vowels, so I asked the internet and found the word "blb".

This means "idiot" or "fool" in the Czech and Slovak languages. (I don't speak them btw).

Can you share some words without vowels from other languages?

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