5 Questions
What does phonology primarily focus on?
Phoneme systems and individual sounds in syllables and words
What is the basic unit of word construction?
Syllable
Where can consonants occur in a word?
Word-initial, word-final, and word-medial positions
What is the central, obligatory sound of a syllable?
Vowel
Which aspect of speech does suprasegmental phonology deal with?
Pitch and intonation
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.
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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