Synonyms for phonemes


Grammar : Noun
Spell : foh-neem
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfoʊ nim

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Définition of phonemes

Origin :
  • "distinctive sound or group of sounds," 1889, from French phonème, from Greek phonema "a sound made, voice," from phonein "to sound or speak," from phone "sound, voice," from PIE root *bha- (2) "speak" (see fame (n.)).
  • As in alphabet : noun letters of a writing system
Example sentences :
  • The vocabulary is different but the syntax and phonemes are nearly identical.
  • Extract from : « Blessed Are the Meek » by G.C. Edmondson

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