18.
words are difficult to pronounce,
making it necessary to insert a vowel
called a ________________.
combining vowel
******************************************
19.
Usually the combining vowel is an
"o," but occasionally it may be "a,"
"e," " i," "u," or "y."
******************************************
20.
The combining vowel is usually a n
_____________.
o
******************************************
21.
We find combining vowels in ordinary
words. Instead of joining the two
stems "therm" and "meter" directly,
we insert the combining vowel "o"
and say " therm - 'o' meter."
******************************************
22.
Here are some more examples:
a. Speed - meter becomes speed-
ometer.
b. Megal - mania becomes mega-
lomania.
c. Strat - phere becomes strato-
sphere.
d. Therm - meter becomes ther-
mometer.
******************************************
23.
Instead of joining two stems or root
words directly, we insert the
combining vowel which is usually an
_________.
o
******************************************
MD0010
2-7