Grapheme

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹæfˈiˈmi/

Grapheme (noun)

  1. A smallest unit of writing that can represent a sound or meaning in a language system.
  2. 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.