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sound vs phoneme

phoneme vs sound

sound and phoneme both are nouns.

sound is an adjective but phoneme is not an adjective.

sound is a verb but phoneme is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sound Yes Yes Yes No
phoneme Yes No No No
As nouns, phoneme is a hyponym of sound; that is, phoneme is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sound:
  • sound: (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
  • phoneme: (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language
sound (noun) phoneme (noun)
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause (linguistics) one of a small set of speech sounds that are distinguished by the speakers of a particular language
the subjective sensation of hearing something
the audible part of a transmitted signal
(phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
a large ocean inlet or deep bay
a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
sound (adjective) phoneme (adjective)
financially secure and safe
in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
complete; thorough
(of sleep) deep and complete
in excellent physical condition
exercising or showing good judgment
free from moral defect
vigorous or severe
having legal efficacy or force
logically valid
sound (verb) phoneme (verb)
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
utter with vibrating vocal chords
make a certain noise or sound
cause to sound
announce by means of a sound
give off a certain sound or sounds
appear in a certain way
Difference between sound and phoneme

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