Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonemic
Adjective
/fəˈnɛmɪk/
Definition
Relating to the minimal units of sound in a language that distinguish meaning.
Examples
- The phonemic awareness of a child can impact their reading skills.
- In phonemic transcription, each sound is represented distinctly.
- The teacher focused on phonemic exercises to enhance vocabulary retention.
Meaning
The term ‘phonemic’ pertains to phonemes, which are the smallest sound units in speech that can change the meaning of a word. For example, the difference between the words ‘bat’ and ‘pat’ lies in their initial phonemes.
Synonyms
- Phonological
- Sound-based
- Phonetic
