5 Questions
What is the branch of linguistics that examines the inventory, structure, and functions of speech sounds?
Phonetics
Which linguistic science focuses on the vocabulary of language, the origin and development of words, their meaning and word building?
Lexicology
What does grammar define the rules governing?
Modification of words and combination of words into sentences
What does phonetics study in language?
The outer form of language; its sound matter
What does the phonetician investigate in the study of language?
Phonemes, allophones, syllabic structure, distribution of stress, and intonation
Test your knowledge of the branch of linguistics that focuses on the inventory, structure, and functions of speech sounds. Explore the fundamentals of phonetics and its role as an independent branch of linguistics.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
