Phonetics Quiz

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Which field of study in phonetics is closely linked with speech production and involves understanding the anatomy of speech?

  • Articulatory phonetics (correct)
  • Auditory phonetics
  • Phonology
  • Acoustical phonetics

What is the branch of linguistics which studies the production, physical nature and perception of speech sounds?

  • Phonology
  • Phonetics (correct)
  • Morphology
  • Syntax

What is the principal means used by human beings to communicate with one another?

  • Gestures
  • Writing
  • Language (correct)
  • Facial expressions

What are the sounds which are always written between slanted lines to distinguish between letters and sounds called?

<p>Phonemes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system does Auditory phonetics study?

<p>The human hearing system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Speech and Phonetics

  • Articulatory phonetics is closely linked with speech production and involves understanding the anatomy of speech.

Branches of Linguistics

  • Phonetics is the branch of linguistics that studies the production, physical nature, and perception of speech sounds.

Human Communication

  • Speech is the principal means used by human beings to communicate with one another.

Transcription

  • Phonemes are sounds that are always written between slanted lines (/ /) to distinguish between letters and sounds.

Auditory Phonetics

  • Auditory phonetics studies the sound system of language as it is perceived by the human ear.

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