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Meaning of phonemize | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To make phonemic; to make (something) a distinct phoneme.

Examples

“It is quite natural to phonemize /[…]/, because now there obtains an iconic relation between /[…]/ and its "realization" "—r". It […] would be awkward to phonemize /[…]/ and to regard [[…]] as […]”

CEFR level

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

phonemized phonemizes phonemizing phonepost phoneposted phoneposting

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