digram

[ˈdaɪ.ɡræm]

digram Definition

  • 1a sequence of two adjacent letters that represent a single speech sound, such as 'sh' in 'sheep'
  • 2a pair of letters used to represent a single phoneme or distinct sound in a writing system

Using digram: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "digram" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The word 'ship' contains the digram 'sh'.

  • Example

    In the English language, the digram 'th' represents two different sounds.

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Summary: digram in Brief

A 'digram' [ˈdaɪ.ɡræm] is a sequence of two adjacent letters that represent a single speech sound or a pair of letters used to represent a single phoneme or distinct sound in a writing system. Examples include 'sh' in 'sheep' and 'th' in 'the'.