allophone in Italian

allophone in Italian is allofono, variante combinatoria — allophone means one of two or more different sounds used to say the same underlying phoneme in a language.

allophone in Italian

allofono

noun

(phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

variante combinatoria

noun

(phonology) Any of two or more alternative pronunciations for a phoneme.

What does "allophone" mean?

noun One of two or more different sounds used to say the same underlying phoneme in a language.
"The aspirated and unaspirated t sounds in English are allophones of the same phoneme."
noun In Canada, a person whose first language is neither English nor French, and in some usage not an indigenous language of Canada either.
"The city's schools serve a large population of allophones alongside English and French speakers."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

allophone in a sentence

The aspirated and unaspirated t sounds in English are allophones of the same phoneme.
Linguists study how allophones of a sound shift depending on their position in a word.
The city's schools serve a large population of allophones alongside English and French speakers.
As an allophone, she grew up speaking Italian at home before learning English at school.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "allophone" in Italian?

"allophone" in Italian is allofono, variante combinatoria. allophone means: One of two or more different sounds used to say the same underlying phoneme in a language.

How do you use "allophone" in a sentence?

Example: "The aspirated and unaspirated t sounds in English are allophones of the same phoneme." In Italian, "allophone" is allofono, variante combinatoria.

Are there other ways to say "allophone" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "allophone": allofono, variante combinatoria.

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