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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?

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?

Different pronunciation of words

Specific use of punctuation marks (correct)

Unique grammatical structures

Distinct vocabulary

What is an accent?

A unique way of pronouncing words that is common in a certain region or social group. Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between a voiced and voiceless consonant?

Voiced consonants are produced with vibration in the vocal cords, while voiceless consonants are produced without vibration. Signup and view all the answers

What does phonetics study?

The classification and description of human sounds Signup and view all the answers

How are dialects distinguished from accents?

Dialects include variations in vocabulary, grammar, and word order. Signup and view all the answers

What type of consonants vibrate the vocal cords during production?

Voiced consonants Signup and view all the answers

Received Pronunciation (RP) is associated with which region?

London and nearby areas Signup and view all the answers

What primarily differentiates phonology from phonetics?

Phonology analyzes sounds only in specific languages. Signup and view all the answers