Minimal Pairs Flashcards
1
Q
These are two words which differ only in one sound or one phonological element.
A
Minimal pairs
2
Q
They are used by linguists to identify the _______ (meaningful units of sound) of a language.
A
phonemes
3
Q
Minimal pairs can differ with __________ and __________.
A
vowel sounds and consonant sounds
4
Q
Minimal pairs vary in three phonological
environments.
A
- Initial consonant
- Vowel
- Final consonant
