phonological exception
[/fəˌnɒlədʒɪkəl ɪkˈsɛpʃən/]
nounpl: phonological exceptions
exceção fonológica
1. A word or linguistic form that does not follow the regular phonological rules or patterns of a language
The English word 'colonel' is a phonological exception because its pronunciation does not match its spelling conventions.
A palavra 'coronel' em português é uma exceção fonológica porque sua pronúncia não segue as regras padrão de acentuação.
2. An irregularity in sound patterns that deviates from the typical phonetic system of a language
Irregular verbs in English often represent phonological exceptions in their past tense forms.
Verbos irregulares em português frequentemente representam exceções fonológicas em suas formas de tempo passado.
3. A linguistic element that violates established phonotactic constraints or phonological processes
The consonant cluster in 'psych' is considered a phonological exception in English word-initial positions.
O encontro consonantal em 'psicologia' é considerado uma exceção fonológica nas posições iniciais de palavras em português.
This is primarily an academic and linguistic term used in university linguistics courses, language education, and linguistic research in both Brazil and English-speaking countries. It is not typically used in everyday conversation, but rather in formal educational and professional linguistic contexts. Portuguese linguists recognize the importance of these exceptions when teaching Portuguese as a foreign language.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break the phonological rules
deviate from the sound pattern
irregular in pronunciation
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