Phonetics, Phonology, and Prosodics (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards

Study of speech sounds in human language

How sounds function within a language structure/system

Features beyond individual sounds (suprasegmental features)

How speakers physically produce sounds

Physical properties of sound waves

How listeners perceive and process sounds

Sounds from stopping airflow then releasing suddenly

Partially restricting airflow to create friction

Standardised tool for representing pronunciation

Words that sound identical but have different meanings