A 'word' is a fundamental unit of language, carrying meaning and serving as a building block for communication. It can…
Vowel harmony is a phonological process where vowels within a word must share certain phonetic features. It's common in many…
A vowel is a speech sound made with the mouth open, allowing the breath to flow freely. Vowels are the…
A voiceless vowel is a vowel sound produced with an open vocal tract but without vocal cord vibration. It's a…
A vocoid is a speech sound produced with an open vocal tract, primarily vowels and diphthongs. These sounds are characterized…
Vertical deixis refers to the use of language to indicate relative social status or hierarchy between speakers and listeners. It…
An unproductive affix is a morpheme that, while historically meaningful, no longer actively contributes to word formation or meaning in…
Syllabification is the process of dividing words into syllables, the basic units of pronunciation. It's crucial for understanding phonetics, rhythm,…
A syllabic consonant is a consonant that forms the nucleus of a syllable, often found in English words like 'bottle'…
Suprasegmentals are phonetic elements like stress, tone, and intonation that extend over more than one segment. They are crucial for…