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phonology

/ˈfɒnɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does phonology mean?

noun

The study of the sounds of language, including the sound system of a language and how sounds are used to distinguish between words. Phonology is concerned with the distribution and patterning of speech sounds in a language.

Example

"The phonology of the language is quite complex, with many sounds that are not found in other languages."

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