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Phoneme

Definition

A unit of sound in a language that distinguishes one word from another, such as the sounds /p/ and /b/ in the words 'pat' and 'bat'.

Example Sentences

1The phoneme /θ/ is a voiceless interdental fricative sound, as in the word 'thin'.
2Is the phoneme /ŋ/ a common sound in your native language?
3The word 'knight' contains the phonemes /n/ and /aɪ/ but the letter 'k' is silent.
4When learning a new language, it's essential to practice the phonemes correctly to improve your pronunciation.
5Linguists study phonemes to understand the sound systems of different languages and dialects.

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