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Topic: Pronunciation

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.

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.

phonically

IPA: /fəˈnɪkli/

KK: /fəˈnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the sounds of words, focusing on how they are pronounced rather than how they are written.

Example: The teacher explained the words phonically to help the students with their pronunciation.

phonologic

IPA: /fəˈnɒlədʒɪk/

KK: /fəˈnɑlədʒɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the study of sounds in a language and how they are organized and used.

Example: The phonologic rules of the language determine how sounds can be combined.

phonologically

IPA: /fəˌnɒl.əˈdʒɪk.li/

KK: /fənəˈlɑɡɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the sound system of a language, including the rules and patterns of sounds.

Example: The words in this language are phonologically distinct from those in English.

phonotactic

IPA: /fəˈnoʊtæktɪk/

KK: /fənəˈtæktɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the rules that govern the possible combinations of sounds in a particular language.

Example: The phonotactic constraints of English prevent certain sound combinations from occurring at the beginning of words.

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