Grapheme
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹæfˈiˈmi/
Grapheme (noun)
- A smallest unit of writing that can represent a sound or meaning in a language system.
- A character or character combination treated as one unit when analysing how text is built.
Examples
- A grapheme is a written letter unit in a word.
- The teacher explains how a grapheme forms part of spelling.