Using the Oxford English Dictionary in combination with corpus analysis via Sketch Engine to inquire phonesthemes: a case study of gr- words

Key Points

• Identifies distinct phonesthemes using corpus analysis and the Oxford English Dictionary, enhancing our understanding of language.
• In-depth analysis reveals how sound patterns relate to meanings in 50+ gr- words, demonstrating their linguistic significance.
• Utilized a combined approach of corpus analysis via Sketch Engine and dictionary resources to examine word structures.
• Findings highlight the importance of phonesthemes in word formation, suggesting further exploration into sound-meaning connections.