phoneme Definition
the smallest unit of sound in a language that can change the meaning of a word.
Using phoneme: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "phoneme" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The words 'pin' and 'bin' differ by only one phoneme.
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The English language has around 44 phonemes.
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Phonemes are represented by symbols in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
phoneme Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for phoneme
- speech sound
- sound unit
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Summary: phoneme in Brief
A 'phoneme' /ˈfəʊniːm/ is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can change the meaning of a word. For example, the words 'pin' and 'bin' differ by only one phoneme. The English language has around 44 phonemes, which are represented by symbols in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
