Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phonogram
Noun
ˈfōnəˌgram
Definition
A phonogram is a written character or symbol that represents a sound or a group of sounds in a language.
Examples
- The word ‘cat’ can be broken down into phonograms that represent the sounds /k/, /æ/, and /t/.
- In early education, children use phonograms to decode written words.
Meaning
Phonograms are often used in phonetic scripts and are essential for understanding the relationship between letters and sounds in language.
Synonyms
- Sound Symbol
- Phonetic Symbol
- Phonetic Character
