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allophonic

[ˌæləˈfɒnɪk]

allophonic Definition

relating to or denoting the variation in sound that is related to the phoneme but does not change its meaning.

Using allophonic: Examples

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

  • Example

    The difference between the 'p' sound in 'spin' and the 'p' sound in 'pin' is an allophonic variation.

  • Example

    In English, the 't' sound in 'stop' is aspirated, while the 't' sound in 'top' is not, which is an example of allophonic variation.

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Summary: allophonic in Brief

The term 'allophonic' [ˌæləˈfɒnɪk] refers to the variation in sound that is related to the phoneme but does not change its meaning. It is often used to describe differences in pronunciation within a language, such as the 'p' sound in 'spin' versus 'pin,' or the 't' sound in 'stop' versus 'top.'