phonological system

Definitions of phonological system
  1. noun
    the system of phones used in a particular language
    synonyms: phonologic system
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    types:
    tonal system, tone system
    the system of tones used in a particular language or dialect of a tone language
    type of:
    language system
    a system of linguistic units or elements used in a particular language
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