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Definitions from the WebMorphophonemeDefinition: A unit of sound in language that represents the phonological alteration of a morpheme. Part of Speech: Noun Sense 1: In linguistics, a morphophoneme is a theoretical construct used to explain how a morpheme's pronunciation may vary depending on its context. It represents the combination of phonemes that undergo predictable changes in specific morphological environments. Example Sentence: The English plural marker "-s" is considered a morphophoneme because its pronunciation varies when attaching to different nouns, as in "cat" vs. "dogs." Sense 2: In some local dialects or languages, a morphophoneme can refer to a unique sound that is used to distinguish between different words or meanings, but doesn't have an independent meaning itself. Example Sentence: In certain Native American languages, the pitch accent on a syllable can function as a morphophoneme, differentiating words like "máma" (mother) from "ma" (hand). Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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