Which term refers to a sound or sound cluster associated with a particular meaning?
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Correct answer: C. Phonestheme
Explanation
A phonestheme (J. R. Firth) is a sound–meaning association such as gl- (glow, gleam, glitter) or sn- (snout, sniff, sneeze). A phoneme distinguishes meaning but carries none.
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