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Definition of Polyphone
1. Noun. A letter that has two or more pronunciations. "`c' is a polyphone because it is pronounced like `k' in `car' but like `s' in `cell'"
Exact synonyms: Polyphonic Letter
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Derivative terms: Polyphonic
Generic synonyms: Alphabetic Character, Letter, Letter Of The Alphabet
Derivative terms: Polyphonic
Definition of Polyphone
1. n. A character or vocal sign representing more than one sound, as read, which is pronounced rēd or r&ebreve;d.
Definition of Polyphone
1. Noun. A letter, or combination of letters, that can be pronounced in two or more different ways ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polyphone
1. [n -S]
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