Phonologie

phonology (sound system study)

noun fo-no-lo-GEE Rare

Origin: from Greek phone (sound) + logos (study)

Usage Note

Phonologie examines how sounds function as a system in a specific language to distinguish meanings. It differs from Phonetik (physical acoustics of sounds) by focusing on abstract function.

Examples

"Die Phonologie des Deutschen beschreibt unter anderem die Auslautverhärtung."

Natural Translation

The phonology of German describes, among other things, final-obstruent devoicing.

Literal Translation

The phonology of German describes among other things the final-sound hardening.

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