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Phonemes Uncovered: The Intricate Sound Units of Language Explored

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Which phrase best describes the concept of phonemes?

a. Units of meaning in a language

b. A form of syntax

c. The basis of grammar

d. Units of sound in a language

e. A form of telegraphic speech

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QUESTION:

Which phrase best describes the concept of phonemes?

a. Units of meaning in a language

b. A form of syntax

c. The basis of grammar

d. Units of sound in a language

e. A form of telegraphic speech

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In English, the words "cat" and "bat" differ in meaning by only one phoneme—the initial sound /k/ in "cat" and the initial sound /b/ in "bat." Changing this single phoneme changes the entire word and its meaning.

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