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phonologists

/fɒnɒˈlɒdʒɪstz/ noun · British & US
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What does phonologists mean?

noun

A person who studies the sound system of a language, including the sound patterns and sound changes of a language. Phonologists examine the phonology of a language, which is the study of the sound system of a language.

Example

"The phonologist spent years studying the sound patterns of ancient languages to better understand their evolution."

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