phonological

adjective

pho·​no·​log·​i·​cal ¦fōnᵊl¦äjə̇kəl How to pronounce phonological (audio)
-jēk-
variants or less commonly phonologic
-jik How to pronounce phonological (audio)
-jēk
: of or relating to phonology
phonologically
-jə̇k(ə)lē How to pronounce phonological (audio)
-jek-
-li
adverb

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“Phonological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phonological. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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