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Topic: Grammar

phonate

IPA: /fəˈneɪt/

KK: /fəˈneɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce sounds using the voice, especially in speech.

Example: The teacher asked the students to phonate clearly during their presentations.

phonematic

IPA: /fəˈnɛmɪtɪk/

KK: /fəˈnɛmɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the abstract units of sound in a language that distinguish meaning.

Example: The phonematic analysis of the language revealed several distinct sound patterns.

phoneme

IPA: /ˈfoʊniːm/

KK: /ˈfoʊniːm/

noun

Definition: The smallest unit of sound in a language that can change the meaning of a word, like the difference between the sounds in 'bat' and 'pat'.

Example: In English, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are different phonemes because they change the meaning of words.

phonemic

IPA: /fəˈnɛmɪk/

KK: /fəˈnɛmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the smallest units of sound in a language that can change meaning.

Example: The phonemic structure of the word can change its meaning entirely.

phonemically

IPA: /fəˈnɛmɪkli/

KK: /fənˈimɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the sounds of speech and how they are organized in a language.

Example: The words were pronounced phonemically to highlight their sound structure.

phonemics

IPA: /fəˈnɛmɪks/

KK: /fəˈnɛmɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of the sounds in a language and how they are used to create meaning.

Example: Phonemics is essential for understanding how different languages organize their sounds.

phonetic

IPA: /fəˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /fəˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the sounds of speech or the study of how speech sounds are produced and represented.

Example: The phonetic alphabet helps people learn the correct pronunciation of words.

phonetically

IPA: /fəˈnɛtɪkli/

KK: /fəˈnɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that relates to the sounds of speech or language, especially in how words are pronounced rather than how they are spelled.

Example: The word is pronounced phonetically, making it easier to understand for learners.

phonetics

IPA: /fəˈnɛtɪks/

KK: /fəˈnɛtɪks/

noun

Definition: The study of the sounds used in speech, including how they are made, combined, and represented in writing.

Example: In her linguistics class, she learned about phonetics and how different sounds are produced.

phonic

IPA: /ˈfɒnɪk/

KK: /ˈfɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to sound, especially the sounds made in speech.

Example: The teacher used phonic methods to help the children learn to read.

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