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PHONEMIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to phonemes of a particular language

Example:

phonemic analysis

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

phoneme ((linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language)

Derivation:

phoneme ((linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language)

 II. (adverb) 

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Meaning:

By phonemics

Example:

phonemically transcribed

Synonyms:

phonemic; phonemically

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

phonemic (of or relating to phonemes of a particular language)

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