Acquisition of phonology Flashcards
What is it called if a baby leaves out the final consonant of a word?
Deletion.
Leaving out the final consonant of a word
deletion
Example: Saying nana instead of banana
deletion of unstressed syllables
Example: Saying pip instead of ship
substitution
Why do children sometimes say doggie instead of dog?
It is easier to end a word with a vowel
Give an example of assimilation
GOG instead of DOG: mixing up 2 consonant or2 vowel sounds
What is reduplication?
The repetition of a whole syllable (dada / mama)
What is it called if a child makes a mistake by saying PIDER instead of SPIDER?
A consonant cluster reduction - making the word smaller so it is easier to say.
How is phonology relevant to the acquisition of questions?
Usually in the holophrastic stage these are formed through intonation rather than grammar.
What is babbling and when does it usually start?
Usually starting at about 6 months, babbling is when a baby starts to experiment by making reduplicated (mama) or variegated (goo-gi-goo) sounds.
What phonological error is this an example of: Saying nana instead of banana?
This is the deletion of unstressed syllables.
What phonological error is this an example of: Saying pip instead of ship?
Substitution.
Give an example of assimilation.
Saying GOG instead of DOG: mixing up 2 consonant or2 vowel sounds.
What is reduplication?
The repetition of a whole syllable (dada / mama).
What is the first example of phonology in babies?
Crying.
