Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bh
Digraph / Letter Combination
/biː eɪtʃ/
Definition
A written or spoken representation of a specific sound or group of sounds in the English language, typically forming part of a word.
Examples
- In some languages, ‘bh’ is pronounced as a voiced aspirated sound.
- Examples include ‘bhao’ in Hindi, where ‘bh’ is pronounced like ‘b’ with an additional breathy sound.
- In English, words like ‘abhor’ feature ‘bh’, particularly in phonetic contexts.
Meaning
The term ‘bh’ often refers to a digraph in linguistics that represents a specific phonetic sound, commonly found in various languages.
Synonyms
- None specific – ‘bh’ is a unique sound representation.
