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What does phonology study?
What does phonology study?
- The sound patterns in languages (correct)
- The production of individual phonemes
- The physical properties of speech sounds
- The variations in grammar across languages
Phonetics refers to the study of sound systems in languages.
Phonetics refers to the study of sound systems in languages.
False (B)
What is the smallest speech sound that has linguistic value called?
What is the smallest speech sound that has linguistic value called?
phoneme
The difference between voiced and __________ sounds lies in whether the vocal folds vibrate.
The difference between voiced and __________ sounds lies in whether the vocal folds vibrate.
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Which of the following is an example of a voiceless sound?
Which of the following is an example of a voiceless sound?
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Accent and dialect refer to the same concept in linguistics.
Accent and dialect refer to the same concept in linguistics.
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How can you feel the difference between a voiced and a voiceless sound?
How can you feel the difference between a voiced and a voiceless sound?
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Study Notes
Phonology
- The study of sound patterns in languages
- Focuses on phonemes (vowels and consonants) and prosody (stress, rhythm, and intonation)
Phonetics vs. Phonology
- Phonology studies how sound systems function in languages
- Phonetics examines the physical production and acoustic characteristics of speech sounds
Key Concepts: The Phone
- Each speech sound production is unique
- Even the same sound can be slightly different each time
- The phone represents a physical realization of a speech sound
Key Concepts: The Phoneme
- The smallest speech sound with linguistic significance
- A group of similar phones distinguished by meaning and usage forms a phoneme (e.g., /t/)
- The phoneme is an abstract concept specific to a language
Key Concepts: Accent vs. Dialect
- Accent refers to pronunciation differences
- Dialect encompasses broader variations in language, including vocabulary, grammar, and word order
Voiced and Voiceless Sounds
- Sounds produced with vibrating vocal folds are voiced
- Sounds produced with separated vocal folds are voiceless
- The difference between voiced and voiceless sounds can be felt by placing fingertips on the larynx
- Voiced sounds can be distinguished by a buzzing sensation when ears are covered
- Voiced and voiceless sounds can use the same mouth formation
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