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phonological

/ˌfɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does phonological mean?

adjective

Relating to the study of the sounds of language, especially the sound system of a language. This includes the way sounds are used to distinguish between words and the patterns of sound that occur in a language.

Example

"The phonological rules of the language made it difficult for non-native speakers to pronounce certain words correctly."

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