Phonology: Segmental vs. Suprasegmental
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What does phonology primarily focus on?

  • Meaning and semantics of words
  • Morphological structure of words
  • Phoneme systems and individual sounds in syllables and words (correct)
  • Syntax and grammar of languages
  • What is the basic unit of word construction?

  • Morpheme
  • Vowel
  • Consonant cluster
  • Syllable (correct)
  • Where can consonants occur in a word?

  • Word-initial, word-final, and word-medial positions (correct)
  • Only in word-final positions
  • Only in word-medial positions
  • Only in word-initial positions
  • What is the central, obligatory sound of a syllable?

    <p>Vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of speech does suprasegmental phonology deal with?

    <p>Pitch and intonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Phonology Basics

    • Phonology primarily focuses on the sound system of language.

    Word Construction

    • The basic unit of word construction is the phoneme.

    Consonant Occurrence

    • Consonants can occur in three positions in a word: initial (beginning), medial (middle), and final (end).

    Syllable Structure

    • The central, obligatory sound of a syllable is the vowel.

    Suprasegmental Phonology

    • Suprasegmental phonology deals with prosody, which includes intonation, rhythm, and stress aspects of speech.

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    Test your knowledge of phonology, the study of sound systems in languages, and the different aspects of segmental and suprasegmental phonology. Explore how individual sounds behave when grouped together in syllables and words, as well as how pitch and intonation contribute to the unique flavor of each language.

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