English phonology
English Phonology
English Phonology (pronounced: /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ fəˈnɒlədʒi/) is the study of the phonological structure of the English language. It is a branch of linguistics that focuses on the sound system of a specific language or languages.
Etymology
The term "English Phonology" is derived from the Greek words "ἐν" (en, "in"), "γλῶσσα" (glōssa, "language"), and "φωνή" (phōnē, "voice, sound"). The term was first used in the early 19th century to describe the study of the sounds used in the English language.
Related Terms
- Phoneme: The smallest unit of sound that can distinguish one word from another in a particular language.
- Morpheme: The smallest meaningful unit of language.
- Syntax: The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
- Semantics: The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.
- Pragmatics: The branch of linguistics dealing with language in use and the contexts in which it is used.
English Phonology
English Phonology encompasses a wide range of topics, including the classification and organization of the sounds of speech. It involves the study of the phonetic and phonemic inventory of English, the function of these sounds in English morphology, and the rules for combining these sounds.
In English, there are approximately 44 phonemes, 24 consonants, and 20 vowels. The exact number can vary depending on the dialect of English being spoken. English Phonology also includes the study of stress, intonation, and other aspects of prosody.
English Phonology is a complex and dynamic field, with ongoing research and debate about many aspects of the sound system of English.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on English phonology
- Wikipedia's article - English phonology
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