Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonetism
Noun
/ˈfəʊnɪtɪzəm/
Definition
Phonetism is the representation of sounds in a language and its influence on phonetic systems.
Examples
- Phonetism plays a crucial role in understanding language development.
- The phonetism of English differs greatly from that of Mandarin.
- Researchers often explore phonetism to enhance language teaching methods.
Meaning
It refers to the study and analysis of the sounds in different languages and how these sounds contribute to meaning and structure of words and sentences.
Synonyms
- Phonetics
- Sound study
- Phonology
