A clitic is a morpheme that is phonologically bound to a host word but grammatically independent. It cannot stand alone…
Autosegmental phonology is a linguistic theory that analyzes features as independent, parallel tiers, distinct from the segmental tier. It explains…
An allophone is a phonetic variant of a phoneme, a sound that can change meaning in a language. These subtle…
An allomorph is a variation of a morpheme that has the same meaning but different phonetic or phonological forms. These…
Vowels are the foundational sounds in spoken languages, produced with an open vocal tract. They are crucial for forming syllables…
Unvoiced sounds are speech sounds produced without vibration of the vocal cords. They are crucial for distinguishing meaning in many…
A spoonerism is a verbal slip where initial consonant sounds or other parts of words are swapped, creating humorous or…
Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a spoken language that can distinguish one word from another. Understanding phonemes…
Orthoepy is the study and practice of correct pronunciation according to established standards. It ensures clarity and understanding in spoken…
Minimal pairs are word pairs differing by only one sound, crucial for distinguishing meaning in spoken language. They are fundamental…