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What is the main difference between phonetics and phonology?
What is the main difference between phonetics and phonology?
- Phonetics studies sounds in spoken language while phonology studies sounds in written language.
- Phonetics studies the physical production of sounds while phonology studies the mental representation of sounds.
- Phonetics studies sounds in general while phonology studies sounds in specific languages. (correct)
- Phonetics studies the history of sounds while phonology studies the current use of sounds.
What differentiates RP from other varieties of English pronunciation?
What differentiates RP from other varieties of English pronunciation?
- RP is the only variety of English pronunciation that uses voiced consonants.
- RP is considered the standard pronunciation of English and is often associated with prestige and authority. (correct)
- RP is the only variety of English pronunciation that uses voiceless consonants.
- RP is the only variety of English pronunciation that is used in formal settings.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dialect?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dialect?
- Different pronunciation of words
- Specific use of punctuation marks (correct)
- Unique grammatical structures
- Distinct vocabulary
What is an accent?
What is an accent?
What is the major difference between a voiced and voiceless consonant?
What is the major difference between a voiced and voiceless consonant?
What does phonetics study?
What does phonetics study?
How are dialects distinguished from accents?
How are dialects distinguished from accents?
What type of consonants vibrate the vocal cords during production?
What type of consonants vibrate the vocal cords during production?
Received Pronunciation (RP) is associated with which region?
Received Pronunciation (RP) is associated with which region?
What primarily differentiates phonology from phonetics?
What primarily differentiates phonology from phonetics?
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Phonetics
Phonetics
The science of classifying and describing human sounds in general.
Phonology
Phonology
The science of classifying and describing human sounds in specific languages.
Accent
Accent
A particular way of speaking that distinguishes a person's pronunciation.
Dialect
Dialect
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Received Pronunciation (RP)
Received Pronunciation (RP)
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