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Phonology

Verb / fʌˈnɑ:lʌˌdʒi: / Another word for phonology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The study of the sounds of human speech and how they are used to form words and sentences.

Synonyms & similar words

phonemics phonetics phonemics linguistics

Example sentences

  1. 1. Phonology is the study of how we pronounce words.
  2. 2. I'm learning about phonology in my language class.
  3. 3. The professor explained the concept of phonology to the students.
  4. 4. Understanding phonology helps us communicate more effectively.
  5. 5. Phonology helps us understand the differences in sounds between languages.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Phonology is the science of speech sounds, including especially the history and theory of sounds in a language or languages.' - Karl Verner
  • 2. 'Phonology is the theory and description of the sounds of a language.' - Noam Chomsky
  • 3. 'Phonology is the study of the organization of sounds in particular languages.' - David Crystal

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