"phonotax" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈfəʊnə(ʊ)taks/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈfoʊnətæks/ [General-American], /ˈfoʊnoʊtæks/ [General-American] Forms: phonotaxes [plural]
Etymology: A blend of phonotactics + syntax or phonology + syntax. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|phonotactics|syntax|nocap=1}} blend of phonotactics + syntax Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} phonotax (countable and uncountable, plural phonotaxes)
  1. (phonology, uncommon) The total sum of a language's phonological or phonotactic rules. Tags: countable, uncommon, uncountable Categories (topical): Phonology Related terms: phonotactics
    Sense id: en-phonotax-en-noun-u4XuARif Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, linguistics, phonology, sciences

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