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Why is the concept of phonology considered an abstract or mental aspect of sound study?
Why is the concept of phonology considered an abstract or mental aspect of sound study?
- Because it focuses on the physical articulation of speech sounds, disregarding mental interpretations.
- Because it examines the underlying sound systems and patterns in a language, irrespective of physical production. (correct)
- Because it deals with the variations in pronunciation due to physical differences in vocal tracts.
- Because it only considers the impact of external factors, such as shouting or sickness, on sound production.
In the context of phonemes, what does it mean for sounds to have contrastive properties?
In the context of phonemes, what does it mean for sounds to have contrastive properties?
- They only occur in specific dialects or accents.
- They always sound the same, regardless of the word they're in.
- Changing one of the sounds in a word alters the word's meaning. (correct)
- They can be freely exchanged without changing word meaning.
Which of the following best describes 'natural classes' in phonology?
Which of the following best describes 'natural classes' in phonology?
- Groups of sounds that share one or more distinctive features. (correct)
- Individual sounds that are unique and do not share features with other sounds.
- Sounds that are produced in the same way, but have different acoustic properties.
- Sounds that are exceptions to regular phonological rules.
If the [t] sound in 'top' and the [tÊ°] sound in 'stop' are allophones of the same phoneme, what does this indicate about their distribution?
If the [t] sound in 'top' and the [tÊ°] sound in 'stop' are allophones of the same phoneme, what does this indicate about their distribution?
Why are minimal pairs important in phonology?
Why are minimal pairs important in phonology?
Which of the following is the primary focus of phonotactics?
Which of the following is the primary focus of phonotactics?
In English, the sound sequence [bn] is not a permissible word beginning. What aspect of phonology does this illustrate?
In English, the sound sequence [bn] is not a permissible word beginning. What aspect of phonology does this illustrate?
In the word 'desk', the 'e' sound is essential for the syllable's structure. According to the chapter, what is the general requirement for syllable formation?
In the word 'desk', the 'e' sound is essential for the syllable's structure. According to the chapter, what is the general requirement for syllable formation?
Which of the following syllables is considered 'open'?
Which of the following syllables is considered 'open'?
In the word 'blink', what is the onset of the syllable?
In the word 'blink', what is the onset of the syllable?
Which of the following exemplifies assimilation in speech?
Which of the following exemplifies assimilation in speech?
Which of the following is the best example of elision?
Which of the following is the best example of elision?
Which of these words demonstrates nasalization?
Which of these words demonstrates nasalization?
In rapid speech, the phrase 'did you' is often pronounced 'didja'. Which phonological process does this exemplify?
In rapid speech, the phrase 'did you' is often pronounced 'didja'. Which phonological process does this exemplify?
A student is studying a passage written in an unconventional spelling and uses their understanding of phonological processes to interpret the underlying meaning. Which section of the chapter would be most directly relevant to this activity?
A student is studying a passage written in an unconventional spelling and uses their understanding of phonological processes to interpret the underlying meaning. Which section of the chapter would be most directly relevant to this activity?
A linguist is analyzing speech patterns in a remote village, focusing on how consonant combinations affect pronunciation. Which area of study is MOST relevant to their research?
A linguist is analyzing speech patterns in a remote village, focusing on how consonant combinations affect pronunciation. Which area of study is MOST relevant to their research?
Flashcards
Onset
Onset
The part of a syllable that includes one or more consonants before the nucleus.
Nucleus
Nucleus
The vowel sound in a syllable which serves as its core.
Coda
Coda
The final consonant sounds in a syllable that follow the nucleus.
Open Syllable
Open Syllable
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Assimilation
Assimilation
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Nasalization
Nasalization
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Elision
Elision
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Coarticulation
Coarticulation
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Phonology
Phonology
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Phonemes
Phonemes
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Natural Classes
Natural Classes
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Phones
Phones
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Allophones
Allophones
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Complementary Distribution
Complementary Distribution
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Minimal Pairs
Minimal Pairs
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Phonotactics
Phonotactics
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Study Notes
The Sound Patterns of Language
- Language involves physical production of speech sounds using the vocal tract
- Vocal tract dimensions affect pronunciation
- Individuals' vocal tracts vary, leading to differing physical pronunciations of speech sounds
- Phonology describes the systems and patterns of speech sounds in a language
- Phonology focuses on the abstract, mental aspects of sounds, not the physical articulation
- Phonemes are meaning-distinguishing sounds in a language
- Phonetic segments(phones) are different versions of a phoneme
- Allophones are different versions of the same phoneme that do not affect meaning of a word
- Phonetic variations based on the position of a sound within a word
- Minimal pairs showcase meaningful distinctions between sounds in similar contexts
- Distinguishing sound pairs(words) with only one different sound unit
- Sounds are classified in natural classes based on common features
- Phonotactics govern the permitted sound combinations in a language
- Syllable structure encompasses onset (consonant(s)), rhyme and coda
- Onset: one or more consonants before the vowel
- Nucleus: the vowel(s)
- Coda: one or more consonants after a vowel
- Coarticulation describes the simultaneous pronunciation of sounds that affect each other
- Assimilation occurs when a segment of sound changes properties due to a nearby sound
- Examples: voiced sounds becoming voiceless before voiceless sounds, or vowels becoming nasal before nasal consonants
- Elision is the omission of a sound that may be present in a word from isolation but absent in connected speech
- Usually happens in consonant clusters or between similar sounds
- Coarticulation issues affect the pronunciation of sounds
- Speakers are not always aware
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