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phonotactics

pho·no·tac·tics
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-nuh-tak-tiks]
    • /ˌfoʊ nəˈtæk tɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [foh-nuh-tak-tiks]
    • /ˌfoʊ nəˈtæk tɪks/

Definitions of phonotactics word

  • noun phonotactics the patterns in which the phonemes of a language may combine to form sequences. 1
  • noun phonotactics the study and description of such patterns. 1
  • noun phonotactics the study of the possible arrangement of the sounds of a language in the words of that language 0
See all 3 definitions of phonotactics

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Origin of phonotactics

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; See origin at phonotactic, -ics

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Parts of speech for Phonotactics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Phonotactics

phonotactics popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

phonotactics usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with phonotactics

  • what is meant by the phonotactics of a language?
  • what is phonotactics?

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