Phonetics and Phonology: Sounds of English
An introduction to the study of speech sounds and sound systems in English.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between phonetics and phonology in the study of language.
- Analyze how different accents manifest phonological variations.
- Explain how the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) aids in transcribing speech accurately.
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