Phonology vs. Phonetics Quiz
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What are allophones?

  • Unrelated phonetic variations or any speech sounds that stand as multiple phonemes
  • Unpredictable phonetic variations or any speech sounds that stand as multiple phonemes
  • Predictable phonetic variations or any speech sounds that stand as a single phoneme (correct)
  • Unrelated phonetic variations or any speech sounds that stand as a single phoneme
  • Which of the following is an example of allophones?

  • The voiced /b/ in "bit" and the voiceless /p/ in "pit"
  • The aspirated /k/ in "kit" and the unaspirated /k/ in "skit" (correct)
  • The fricative /s/ in "sip" and the plosive /p/ in "pip"
  • The nasal /n/ in "no" and the nasal /m/ in "mo"
  • How are phonemes and allophones different?

  • Phonemes are the variants of sounds, while allophones are the different ways to articulate a phoneme based on its setting in a word
  • Phonemes are the variants of sounds, while allophones are the recognizable distinct unit of sound
  • Phonemes are described as the recognizable distinct unit of sound, while allophones are the variants of sounds (correct)
  • Phonemes are predictable phonetic variations, while allophones are unpredictable
  • When does complementary distribution occur?

    <p>When sounds are modified by their environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of an allophone in relation to a phoneme?

    <p>Different ways to articulate a phoneme based on its setting in a word</p> Signup and view all the answers

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