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phonemics

/foʊˈniːmɪks/ /fəˈniːmɪks/

Meanings
noun
The study of phonemes and their written representations.

Examples :

""In linguistics class, we're studying phonemics to understand how sounds are organized and represented in different languages." "
language linguistics phonetics sound

Related Words

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration sounds

sounds noun

/saʊndz/

A sensation perceived by the ear caused by the vibration of air or some other medium.

"He turned when he heard the sound of footsteps behind him.  Nobody made a sound."

Illustration representations

representations noun

/ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃənz/

That which represents something else.

"The Venus of Willendorf was an early representation of the female body."

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration linguistics

linguistics noun

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

The scientific study of language.

"My daughter is studying linguistics at university. "

Illustration organized

organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

Illustration phonemes

phonemes noun

/ˈfoʊniːmz/ /foʊˈniːmz/

An indivisible unit of sound in a given language. A phoneme is an abstraction of the physical speech sounds (phones) and may encompass several different phones.

"Learning the different phonemes in English, like the subtle difference between the vowel sounds in "hat" and "hate," is crucial for clear pronunciation. "

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languages noun

/ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒɪz/

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

Illustration study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration represented

represented verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The artist's painting represented the beauty of the sunset over the ocean. "

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written verb

/ˈɹɪtn̩/

To form letters, words or symbols on a surface in order to communicate.

"The pupil wrote his name on the paper."