Chapter 2: Phonetics Flashcards
1
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Dissimilation
A
When a sound becomes less like the surrounding letters.
2
Q
Metathesis
A
Reorders a sequence of segments. i.e., cavalry becomes calvary
3
Q
Deletion
A
Removes a segment from a word. Pronouncing twenny, rather than twenty.
4
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Epenthesis
A
Process of inserting a segment into a particular environment to help with production and articulation. i.e., athlete [ǽ θ l ì t ̚] becomes [ǽ θ ə l ì t ̚]
