tonemic

/təˈnɛmɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by tone or tones

“The tonemic system of the language is complex and difficult to learn.”

2. noun

a tone or a tone system in phonetics or phonology

“The linguist studied the tonemic features of the indigenous language.”

Synonyms

  • pitch
  • tonal

Antonyms

  • atonal
  • untuned