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What does the term 'segments' technically refer to in linguistics?
What does the term 'segments' technically refer to in linguistics?
What is the primary function of segments in language?
What is the primary function of segments in language?
Which of the following is NOT a technical unit of segments?
Which of the following is NOT a technical unit of segments?
What do segments help to distinguish in language?
What do segments help to distinguish in language?
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Which of the following is an example of a segment?
Which of the following is an example of a segment?
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What does 'redundant' imply about a sound in this context?
What does 'redundant' imply about a sound in this context?
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What is the opposite of a 'redundant' sound in this context?
What is the opposite of a 'redundant' sound in this context?
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Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'redundant' in this context?
Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'redundant' in this context?
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What is meant by saying that a sound is 'redundant'?
What is meant by saying that a sound is 'redundant'?
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Which of the following is an implication of a 'redundant' sound?
Which of the following is an implication of a 'redundant' sound?
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What is the primary function of the alveolar ridge?
What is the primary function of the alveolar ridge?
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Where is the alveolar ridge located in relation to the upper teeth?
Where is the alveolar ridge located in relation to the upper teeth?
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What is NOT a characteristic of the alveolar ridge?
What is NOT a characteristic of the alveolar ridge?
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What structure is the alveolar ridge a part of?
What structure is the alveolar ridge a part of?
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What is the relationship between the alveolar ridge and the upper front teeth?
What is the relationship between the alveolar ridge and the upper front teeth?
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What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'but'?
What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'but'?
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What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'bit'?
What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'bit'?
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Which symbol represents the vowel sound in the word 'lea'?
Which symbol represents the vowel sound in the word 'lea'?
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What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'treasure'?
What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'treasure'?
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What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'leisure'?
What is the symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'leisure'?
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What is the primary purpose of identifying segments in language analysis?
What is the primary purpose of identifying segments in language analysis?
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What is the significance of a 'redundant' sound in a language?
What is the significance of a 'redundant' sound in a language?
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What is the relationship between segments and the meaning of words?
What is the relationship between segments and the meaning of words?
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What is the role of segments in language structure?
What is the role of segments in language structure?
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What is the significance of identifying redundant sounds in language analysis?
What is the significance of identifying redundant sounds in language analysis?
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Study Notes
Phonetics Terms
- "Segments" technically refer to the traditional units of sounds.
Redundancy in Phonetics
- Redundant sound means the sound is unnecessary, referred to as "deletion".
Anatomy of the Mouth
- The alveolar ridge is located at part of the gums behind the upper front teeth.
Phonetic Symbols
- The symbol for the "ea" sound in the word "leaf" is /eɪ/.
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Test your knowledge of phonetics terms, redundancy, anatomy of the mouth, and phonetic symbols. Learn about segments, deletion, alveolar ridge, and more!
