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What does English phonology refer to?
What does English phonology refer to?
- The dialects of English
- The system of written symbols in English
- The system of speech sounds in spoken English (correct)
- The grammar of English
What is a common feature among most English dialects?
What is a common feature among most English dialects?
- Same vocabulary
- Same grammar rules
- Same pronunciation
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (correct)
Which accents are often used as a reference point in phonological analysis of English?
Which accents are often used as a reference point in phonological analysis of English?
- Received Pronunciation, General American, General Australian (correct)
- Caribbean English, Indian English, Singapore English
- Canadian English, Irish English, Scottish English
- New Zealand English, South African English, Welsh English
What distinguishes fortis and lenis consonants in English dialects?
What distinguishes fortis and lenis consonants in English dialects?
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How have many other dialects of English developed?
How have many other dialects of English developed?
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Study Notes
English Phonology
- Refers to the study of the sound system of the English language, including the distribution and patterning of speech sounds in different dialects.
Common Features of English Dialects
- Most English dialects share a common feature: the presence of a r-dropping phenomenon, where the sound /r/ is often dropped at the end of words.
Reference Accents in Phonological Analysis
- Received Pronunciation (RP) and General American (GA) are often used as reference points in phonological analysis of English, serving as a standard against which other dialects are compared.
Fortis and Lenis Consonants
- In English dialects, fortis consonants are distinguished from lenis consonants by their voice onset time (VOT) and aspiration, with fortis consonants having a longer VOT and aspiration than lenis consonants.
Development of English Dialects
- Many other dialects of English have developed through a process of language contact, dialect leveling, and language change, resulting in diverse pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammatical features across different regions and communities.
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