Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Fonologia Inglese > 1 > Flashcards

1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the study of the sound system of a language called?

A

Phonology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False: Phonology only focuses on the written form of a language.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the smallest unit of sound in a language called?

A

Phoneme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the term for the study of how sounds are produced and perceived?

A

Phonetics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the term for the study of the distribution of sounds in a language?

A

Phonotactics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the term for the pitch or frequency of a sound?

A

Tone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the term for the distinctive sound that separates one word from another in a language?

A

Allophone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the term for a speech sound that is produced with a complete or partial blockage of airflow from the lungs?

A

Consonant

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the term for a speech sound that is produced without a significant constriction in the vocal tract?

A

Vowel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

True or False: English has a completely phonetic writing system.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the term for the study of how speech sounds are organized and used in languages?

A

Phonology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the term for the study of how sounds are physically produced in the vocal tract?

A

Phonetics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the term for the study of the rules governing the structure and distribution of sounds in a language?

A

Phonotactics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the term for the distinctive sound that can change the meaning of a word in a language?

A

Phoneme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the term for the basic unit of speech sounds in a language?

A

Phoneme

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the term for a speech sound that is produced with a relatively open vocal tract?

A

Vowel

17
Q

What is the term for a speech sound that is produced with a constriction in the vocal tract?

A

Consonant

18
Q

True or False: English has a simple and straightforward writing system.

A

False

19
Q

What is the term for the study of the sound patterns of language?

A

Phonology

20
Q

What is the term for the study of how sounds are articulated and perceived?

A

Phonetics

21
Q

What is the term for the study of the sound structures of languages?

A

Phonology

22
Q

What is the term for the study of the physical properties of speech sounds?

A

Phonetics

23
Q

What is the term for the study of sound patterns in language?

A

Phonology

Fonologia Inglese (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions