3 Questions
Which of the following is the study of speech sounds?
Phonetics
What is the term for the smallest unit of sound that affects meaning in a language?
Phoneme
Which of the following refers to the study of the way in which sounds function within a particular language?
Phonology
Study Notes
Phonetics and Phonology
- Phonetics is the study of speech sounds.
- Phonology is the term for the study of the way in which sounds function within a particular language.
- The smallest unit of sound that affects meaning in a language is called a phoneme.
Test your knowledge of speech sounds and language units with this phonetics quiz. Explore concepts such as the study of speech sounds, the smallest unit of sound affecting meaning, and the function of sounds within a language.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
