Allophones

/ˈæloʊfoʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of allophone; multiple variant sounds belonging to the same phoneme.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'allophone,' formed with the regular English '-s' ending.

Kelly Says

English speakers confidently handle dozens of allophones every day without realizing it—the different ways you can say 'k' in 'key,' 'cat,' and 'cool' are all allophones of the same phoneme.

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