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Phonemes Uncovered: The Intricate Sound Units of Language Explored
Chapter , Problem 19(choose chapter or problem)
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
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
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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