allophones (0 synonym found)

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Definition of allophones:

(n) : (phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.
(n) : A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority.
(n) : (Canada) A person whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language.
(adj) : (Canada) Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language of Canada.
(adj) : That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.

Definition of allophones:

(n) : (phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.
(n) : A person whose mother tongue is one other than that spoken by the majority.
(n) : (Canada) A person whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language.
(adj) : (Canada) Of or relating to those whose mother tongue is neither English, French, nor (sometimes) an indigenous language of Canada.
(adj) : That which is of a language other than that spoken by the majority.

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