phonotactic

[ foh-nuh-tak-tik ]

/ ˌfoʊ nəˈtæk tɪk /

Save This Word!

adjective Linguistics.

of or relating to phonotactics: Phonotactic constraints in English prevent the occurrence of the consonant clusters (sr) and (dl) at the beginning of words.

QUIZ

QUIZ YOURSELF ON "IS" VS. "ARE"

"Is" it time for a new quiz? "Are" you ready? Then prove your excellent skills on using "is" vs. "are."

Question 1 of 7

IS and ARE are both forms of which verb?

have

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of phonotactic

First recorded in 1955–60; phono- + tactic

Words nearby phonotactic

phonopsia, phonoreception, phonoreceptor, phonorenogram, phonoscope, phonotactic, phonotactics, phonotype, phonotypy, phony, phony-baloney