Asked by
Alexander Crowe
on Nov 28, 2024Verified
By themselves, phonemes are ________.
A) syntactical
B) units of prototypes
C) units of meaning
D) meaningless
Units Of Meaning
Fundamental elements or components through which language or symbols convey specific ideas.
Phonemes
The smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another, such as the difference between the /p/ and /b/ sounds in "pat" and "bat."
Meaningless
Lacking significance, purpose, or value.
- Recognize the building blocks of language (phonemes, morphemes) and their functions.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the building blocks of language (phonemes, morphemes) and their functions.