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Which domain of language is discussed in the text?
Which domain of language is discussed in the text?
- Phonetics (correct)
- Pragmatics
- Semantics
- Syntax
Why do L2 learners often have an accent?
Why do L2 learners often have an accent?
- Because they have difficulty hearing sounds
- Because they lack proficiency in their first language
- Because they are not exposed to native speakers
- Because they have difficulty producing sounds (correct)
How do different dialects of the same language differ from each other?
How do different dialects of the same language differ from each other?
- In their writing system
- In their grammar
- In their phonetics (correct)
- In their vocabulary
What is phonology?
What is phonology?
What is a phonetic inventory?
What is a phonetic inventory?
Which types of sounds are not included in the phonetic inventory of English?
Which types of sounds are not included in the phonetic inventory of English?
What is the purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
What is the purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
What is an example of a language with ejective sounds in its phonetic inventory?
What is an example of a language with ejective sounds in its phonetic inventory?
Flashcards
Phonetics
Phonetics
The study of speech sounds, how they are produced and perceived.
L2 accent
L2 accent
A foreign accent in a second language (L2) is often caused by difficulty producing the sounds of the new language accurately.
Dialectal differences
Dialectal differences
Different dialects of the same language, like American and British English, have slightly different sounds (pronunciation).
Phonetic inventory
Phonetic inventory
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Clicks (in English)
Clicks (in English)
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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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Ejective sounds
Ejective sounds
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Quechua
Quechua
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Study Notes
Phonology: The Sound System of Language
- Phonology is the study of the sound system of languages, examining the distribution and pattern of speech sounds.
Accent and L2 Learners
- L2 learners often have an accent because their native language's phonological system influences their pronunciation of the target language.
Dialects and Variation
- Different dialects of the same language differ from each other in their phonetic inventory, pronunciation, and use of speech sounds.
Phonetic Inventory
- A phonetic inventory is the set of speech sounds that are used in a language.
- The phonetic inventory of a language determines its unique sound and pronunciation.
English Phonetic Inventory
- English phonetic inventory does not include ejective sounds, which are found in some languages like Quechua and Armenian.
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a standardized system used to represent the sounds of spoken languages in writing.
- The purpose of IPA is to provide a unique and consistent way to transcribe speech sounds across languages.
Ejective Sounds
- Ejective sounds are found in languages like Quechua and Armenian, and are not part of the English phonetic inventory.
- An example of a language with ejective sounds is Quechua, an indigenous language spoken in the Andean region of South America.
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