Phonemic

Pronunciation: /fəˈniːmɪk/

Phonemic (adj)

  1. Relating to the smallest sound units in a language that can change word meaning.
  2. Describing a way of studying speech by focusing on sound units that represent meaning differences.

Phonemic (adjective)

Examples

  • A phonemic chart shows sound units that carry meaning.
  • Phonemic symbols represent sound units meaning in a language.