Word: phonocentrism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pho
no
cen
tri
sm
Definition: The idea that sounds and speech are inherently superior to (or more natural than) written language.
Morphemes:
Affix: phono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to sound; deep and complete
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φωνή
Language: grc
Decoded: phone
Meaning: voice, sound
Affix: -centrism
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A focus on, or belief in the superiority of, one culture, people, place, or other thing.