Wide ::
Wide
(superl.) Made, as a
vowel, with a less
tense, and more open and
relaxed, condition of the mouth
organs; --
opposed to
primary as used by Mr. Bell, and to
narrow as used by Mr.
Sweet. The
effect, as
explained by Mr. Bell, is due to the
relaxation or
tension of the
pharynx; as
explained by Mr. Sweet and
others, it is due to the
action of the
tongue. The wide of / (/ve) is /
(/ll); of a (ate) is /
(/nd), etc. See Guide to
Pronunciation, /
13-15..