The basic unit of phonological contrast in a language, which is a phonetic segment considered as an item in itself. Phonemes are the smallest unit of a language that can change the meaning when substituted in a word.
/ˈfəʊniːm/
Exhibiting or characterized by an excessive flow of speech or tendency to talk endlessly and repetitively; garrulous.
/ləˈɡɒr.ɪ.ðɪk/
A print or impression made from a printing plate that has been prepared for multiple reproductions. It is typically used in the context of printing and refers to a method of printing that allows for the creation of many identical copies from a single plate or form.
/ˈスペクトロタイプ/
A tract is a piece of land, usually flat, that is owned or controlled by someone, or an essay or tractate on a particular subject. It can also refer to a narrow strip, especially one running in a direction parallel to the edge of a much larger area, like a tract of land.
/ˈtrækt/
Relating to or situated above the hyoid bone. Suprahyoid structures include muscles and glands that are positioned above the hyoid bone in the neck, especially those involved in speech and swallowing.
/səˈpraʊ.haɪ.oʊɪd/
The position or rank of a non-commissioned officer in the armed forces who acts as a supervisor between the sergeant and the privates or may refer to the territorial forces or auxiliary units within a country.
/ˈkɔːr.pə.lə.si/
The state or condition of having leaves of different sizes on the same plant, branch, or stem, often occurring in alternating large and small leaves or in large and small pairs.
/æ.nɪˈsɒf.lɪ./
Not participating in the Buddhist Vassa, which is a three-month monsoon retreat observed by monks and nuns in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, typically from July to October in Southeast Asia. Individuals who do not observe Vassa are considered Vassaless.
/ˈvæsələs/