PHONETICS AS A BRANCH OF LINGUISTICS
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Keywords: Phonetics, linguistics, speech sounds, articulatory phonetics, acoustic phonetics, auditory phonetics, speech production,speech perception,international Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), phonetic transcriptionAbstract
Annotation: Phonetics, a fundamental branch of linguistics, investigates the physical aspects of human speech sounds. It is divided into three main subfields: articulatory phonetics, which examines how speech sounds are produced by the movement of speech organs; acoustic phonetics, which studies the physical properties of sound waves; and auditory phonetics, which explores how these sounds are perceived by the ear and processed by the brain. This field employs tools like the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for precise transcription of sounds, allowing for consistent analysis across different languages. Phonetics has practical applications in language teaching, speech therapy, and the development of speech recognition technologies. By focusing on the tangible aspects of speech, phonetics enhances our understanding of linguistic diversity and communication processes. Through the study of phonetics, linguists gain insights into the mechanics of speech production and perception, contributing to various interdisciplinary applications and advancing our overall comprehension of human language.
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