What does phonemic mean?
Phonemic means (linguistics) Relating to phonemes..
Phonemic
/fəˈniː.mɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
(linguistics) Relating to phonemes..
Definitions by Sense
- (linguistics) Relating to phonemes.
- (linguistics) Relating to a difference between sounds that can change the meaning of words in a language.
- (linguistics, of an orthography [writing system]) Corresponding precisely and consistently with the phonemes.
Example Sentences
We've finished our phonemic analysis and we're ready to move on to morphology.
Tone is phonemic in Chinese.
Spanish orthography is highly phonemic: you can tell exactly how the words sound just by looking at how they are spelled.
Synonyms for phonemic
Antonyms for phonemic
Related Words
Word Forms
- phonematic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for phonemic?
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What is the opposite of phonemic?
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How do you use phonemic in a sentence?
We've finished our phonemic analysis and we're ready to move on to morphology.
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