Tag: Branches of Phonology

  • Phonology

    Phonology

    Phonology Linguists have identified five basic components (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics) found across languages. Phonology is the study of the patterns of sounds in a language and across languages. The core principle in phonology is the idea of contrast. Let’s say we have two sounds that are different from each other. If the…