morphoneme

[mawr-foh-neem]

morphoneme Definition

a unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word but is not a complete morpheme.

Using morphoneme: Examples

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

  • Example

    In English, the 's' at the end of 'cats' is a morphoneme.

  • Example

    The 'un-' in 'undo' is a morphoneme.

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Summary: morphoneme in Brief

'Morphoneme' [mawr-foh-neem] is a noun that refers to a unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word but is not a complete morpheme. Examples include the 's' at the end of 'cats' and the 'un-' in 'undo.'