Minimal Pairs Definition

Minimal Pairs

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A minimal pair consists of two words that have just one small difference in sound with different meanings. 'Ship' and 'Sheep' are a minimal pair.

 

Also called close pairs

See Also:

Phoneme; Allophone; Homophone

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