Introduction to Theoretical Phonetics
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What is the main focus of practical or normative phonetics?

  • Studying the functioning of phonetic units in the language
  • Studying historical development of English
  • Studying the physical properties of speech sounds
  • Studying the way speech sounds are made in relation to meaning (correct)

Which branch of phonetics is mainly concerned with the perceptual response to speech sounds?

  • Functional phonetics
  • Acoustic phonetics
  • Articulatory phonetics
  • Auditory phonetics (correct)

What does sociophonetics study?

  • The perceptual response to speech sounds
  • Historical development of English
  • The ways in which pronunciation interacts with society (correct)
  • The physical properties of speech sounds

Which branch of phonetics is typically referred to as phonology?

<p>Functional phonetics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does psycholinguistics cover?

<p>The acquisition of language by children (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of phonetics?

<p>Investigating how speech sounds are made, transmitted, and received (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does phonetics relate to grammar?

<p>By connecting through orthography and intonation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does intonation play in distinguishing sentences?

<p>Assisting in distinguishing between statement and question sentences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is phonetics connected to lexicology?

<p>Through pronunciation and word-stress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does phonetics relate to stylistics?

<p>By exercising intonational components or graphical expressive means (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Practical phonetics

This branch of phonetics focuses on how speech sounds are produced in relation to their meaning.

Auditory phonetics

This branch of phonetics studies the way we perceive and hear speech sounds.

Sociophonetics

Sociophonetics investigates the link between pronunciation and social factors, like social groups or regional dialects.

Functional phonetics

Often referred to as phonology, this branch of phonetics focuses on how sounds function in language.

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Psycholinguistics

Psycholinguistics studies the process of language acquisition in children.

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Phonetics

Phonetics is the study of speech sounds: how they are produced, transmitted, and perceived.

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Phonetics and Grammar

Phonetics connects to grammar through the written representation of sounds (orthography) and the use of intonation.

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Intonation in Sentences

Intonation helps distinguish between statements and questions by changing the pitch of our voice.

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Phonetics and Lexicology

Phonetics connects to lexicology through the pronunciation of words and the emphasis placed on certain syllables.

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Phonetics and Stylistics

Phonetics relates to stylistics through the use of intonation and other expressive features in writing.

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Study Notes

Branches of Phonetics

  • Practical or normative phonetics focuses on the correct pronunciation of speech sounds.
  • Auditory phonetics is mainly concerned with the perceptual response to speech sounds.

Subfields of Phonetics

  • Sociophonetics studies the relationship between the sound system of a language and the social context in which it is spoken.

Phonology and Phonetics

  • Phonology is typically referred to as a branch of phonetics that deals with the sound system of a language.

Psycholinguistics

  • Psycholinguistics covers the study of the mental processes involved in language production and comprehension.

Phonetics and Grammar

  • Phonetics relates to grammar in that it provides the sound pattern that underlies the grammatical structure of a language.
  • Intonation plays a crucial role in distinguishing between sentences, as it can change the grammatical function of a sentence.

Phonetics and Lexicology

  • Phonetics is connected to lexicology, as the sound pattern of a word can affect its meaning.

Phonetics and Stylistics

  • Phonetics relates to stylistics, as it provides the sound pattern that contributes to the style or tone of a text.

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Explore the study of how speech sounds are made, transmitted, and received in phonetics. Learn about the human vocal apparatus and its connection with grammar through orthography and intonation.

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