👉 The term "roundmouthed" is a term used in the field of linguistics and semantics, specifically in the context of phonology. It refers to the phenomenon where vowels are pronounced with the tongue slightly turned inward as they approach the lips, creating a rounded or rounded-off sound. For example, when someone says "hello," their voice sounds like they're saying "hola" (which is an American English pronunciation of "hello"). The roundmouthed phoneme creates a softer, more