toneme

noun

to·​neme ˈtō-ˌnēm How to pronounce toneme (audio)
: an intonation phoneme in a tone language
tonemic adjective

Word History

Etymology

tone entry 1 + -eme

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toneme was in 1923

Dictionary Entries Near toneme

Cite this Entry

“Toneme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toneme. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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