
Vowel
Pronunciation Clarity
Vowels help in clarifying words; without them, speech would be difficult to understand.

In the word 'hat', the vowel 'a' clarifies the sound.
Vowel Variations
The same vowel can sound different in various words, known as short and long sounds.

'A' in 'apple' versus 'A' in 'ace'.
Stress Importance
Vowels often determine the stressed syllable which affects the pronunciation of words.

The difference in pronunciation between 'REcord' (noun) and 'reCORD' (verb).
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