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What does diachronic phonology primarily focus on?
What does diachronic phonology primarily focus on?
- The historical development of speech sounds over time (correct)
- The examination of speech sounds at a single point in time
- The physical properties of speech sounds
- The abstract rules governing sound patterns
Which of the following is an example of synchronic phonology?
Which of the following is an example of synchronic phonology?
- Analyzing the change in vowel pronunciation from 'sea' to 'see'
- Investigating the physical measurements of speech sounds
- Studying the sound patterns in current English words (correct)
- Examining the historical sound systems of the English language
What aspect does phonetics specifically examine?
What aspect does phonetics specifically examine?
- The concrete and observable properties of sounds (correct)
- The abstract functions and rules of sounds
- The patterns of intonation in a language
- The historical modifications of sound systems
What characterizes phonology as a study?
What characterizes phonology as a study?
Which of the following best illustrates stress, rhythm, and intonation in speech sounds?
Which of the following best illustrates stress, rhythm, and intonation in speech sounds?
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Diachronic Phonology
Diachronic Phonology
The study of sound changes in a language over time.
Synchronic Phonology
Synchronic Phonology
The study of sounds in a language at a specific point in time.
Phonetics
Phonetics
The physical study of speech sounds.
Phonology
Phonology
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Speech Sounds
Speech Sounds
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