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Humor (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski) is a phenomenon which is inherently linked to the experience of laughter and amusement. It is often associated with a positive emotional state and is considered a universal aspect of human life.

Etymology

The term 'humor' originates from the Latin word 'humor', which means 'liquid' or 'fluid'. In ancient Greek and Roman medicine, it was believed that the human body contained four basic substances, known as the four humors (blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm), which were thought to control human health and mood.

Definition

Humor is generally defined as the quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech. It is a complex phenomenon often used to make people laugh and feel happy. Humor can be found in various forms, such as puns, jokes, satire, slapstick, and wit.

Types of Humor

There are several types of humor, including:

  • Irony: A form of humor that involves saying something that is the opposite of what is meant.
  • Sarcasm: A sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a bitter jibe or taunt.
  • Satire: The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
  • Parody: An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect.
  • Slapstick: Comedy involving exaggerated physical activity which exceeds the boundaries of normal physical comedy.

Related Terms

  • Comedy: A genre of dramatic literature that is amusing and satirical in its tone, mostly having a cheerful ending.
  • Joke: A short narrative or anecdote crafted with the intent of amusing its audience by ending in an unexpected or humorous punchline.
  • Wit: The capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; keen intelligence.
  • Laughter: The action or sound of laughing.

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