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phonematic
(phon¦em|atic)
Pronunciation:
/ˌfəʊnɪˈmatɪk, ˌfɒn-/
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'
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