Phonemics
Pronunciation: /fəˈniːmɪk/
Phonemics (adj)
- Relating to the smallest sound units in a language that can change word meaning.
- Describing a way of studying speech by focusing on sound units that represent meaning differences.
Examples
- Phonemic sounds are the smallest units that change word meaning.
- In English, /p/ and /b/ are phonemic because they change meanings.
Phonemics (adjective)
Examples
- A phonemic chart shows sound units that carry meaning.
- Phonemic symbols represent sound units meaning in a language.