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Definition of Phoneme
1. Noun. (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language.
Category relationships: Linguistics
Generic synonyms: Phone, Sound, Speech Sound
Specialized synonyms: Allophone
Derivative terms: Phonemic
Generic synonyms: Phone, Sound, Speech Sound
Specialized synonyms: Allophone
Derivative terms: Phonemic
Definition of Phoneme
1. a unit of speech [n -S] : PHONEMIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Phoneme
1. The smallest sound unit which, in terms of the phonetic sequences of sound, controls meaning. Origin: G. Phonema, a voice (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Phoneme
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