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Meaning of bouba/kiki effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˌbubə ˈkiki ɪˌfɛkt

Definitions

A non-arbitrary mapping between speech sounds and the visual shape of objects.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

boublik boubou Bouc-Wen model boucan bouceroside Bouch

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