Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is phonetics?
The study of the production and perception of speech sounds.
Phonetics focuses on how sounds are made and heard.
What does phonology study?
The systematic organization of speech sounds in the production of language.
Phonology emphasizes the rules that govern how speech sounds are arranged.
What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
A standardized system for phonetic transcription of speech sounds.
IPA is crucial for accurately representing sounds across different languages.
List the parameters of language.
- Phonology
- Semantics
- Morphology
- Syntax
- Pragmatics
These parameters encompass various aspects of language structure and function.
What are the reasons for variation in phonetic transcription practice?
- Different Methods
- Personal Habits
- Clinical Practice
Variations can arise from individual preferences, professional standards, and specific contexts.
What is a benefit of using a Unicode font for phonetic transcription?
Facilitates accurate representation of a wide range of phonetic symbols.
Unicode fonts support diverse characters necessary for precise phonetic notation.
True or False: Phonetics focuses on the spelling of words.
False
Phonetics represents sounds, not their spelling.
In phonetic transcription, how are Roman alphabet letters indicated?
Enclosed with quotation marks.
For example, the letter ‘m’ would be written as “m”.
How are particular sounds indicated in phonetic transcription?
Enclosed by slashes (virgules).
An example would be /m/ to represent the sound.
What is the focus of phonology?
Linguistic (phonological) rules that specify the organization of speech sounds.
Phonology deals with how sounds function within a particular language.
What is phonetics?
Phonetics involves the study of how speech sounds are produced, how individual speech sounds are combined to form syllables and words, and the instruction of phonetic transcription for manually recording spoken utterances.
What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
The IPA is a unique alphabet designed to represent the sounds of words of a language, not the spelling of words.
Use of the IPA permits consistency among professionals in their transcription of typical or atypical speech.
What causes variation in phonetic transcription?
Variation in phonetic transcription exists for several reasons, including differences in methods learned, personal habit, how strictly the IPA is followed, and which symbols are adopted for transcribing disordered speech.
What is the benefit of using a Unicode font for transcription?
Unicode fonts provide a universal character set of over 137,000 characters, including the IPA, and can be used on multiple platforms including Macintosh, Windows, and Linux.
What is a phonetic alphabet?
A phonetic alphabet is a system of writing that represents the sounds of speech with distinct symbols.
Why is it important to use a phonetic alphabet in transcription of individuals with speech sound disorders?
Using a phonetic alphabet allows for accurate representation of speech sounds, which is crucial for assessment and treatment.
Why is there variation in phonetic transcription from professional to professional?
Variation occurs due to differences in training, experience, and personal preferences among professionals.
What is the difference between phonetics and phonology?
Phonetics is the symbols, phonology is how they fit together
IPA
International Phonetic Alphabet
IPA represents….
The sounds of words NOT their spellings
Graphemes
Written letter
Semantics
Vocabulary & conceptual development
ex. Book-physical book/book a flight
Morphology (morpheme)
Smallest unit of language that has meaning attached to it (word parts).
2 types: free (play) and bound (ing)
Syntax
Grammer/word ordering
Pragmatics
Social language/social use
