phonematicPronunciation: /ˌfəʊnɪˈmatɪk, ˌfɒn-/Definition of phonematic adjective (in prosodic analysis) denoting a segmental element of vowel or consonant features which combines with other elements such as intonation or stress. Origin: 1930s: from Greek phōnēma, phōnēmatik- 'relating to a sound'