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Phonemes

Verb / ˈfəʊni:mz / Another word for phonemes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Phonemes are the individual sounds that make up words in a language.

Synonyms & similar words

phoneme sounds

Example sentences

  1. 1. The word 'cat' has three phonemes: /k/, /æ/, and /t/.
  2. 2. In English, there are approximately 44 phonemes.
  3. 3. Phonemes can change the meaning of a word. For example, changing the /p/ sound in 'pat' to /b/ creates the word 'bat'.
  4. 4. Teachers use phonemes to help students learn how to read and spell.
  5. 5. Some phonemes are easier to pronounce than others.

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  • 1. 'The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.' - Mark Twain
  • 2. 'Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.' - Rudyard Kipling
  • 3. 'Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic.' - J.K. Rowling

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