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| + | In the linguistic functionalism of the Prague School and the work of Jakobson, a [[phoneme]] is defined as a phonological unit with a distinctive function that cannot be broken down into smaller units with similar functions. | ||
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| + | A [[phoneme]] is defined by its distinctive features, such as its being voiced (/v/) or non-voiced (/f/). | ||
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| + | the list of [[phoeneme]]s making up any given language is a closed list; Castilian employs twenty-four phonemes. | ||
Revision as of 05:26, 5 August 2006
In the linguistic functionalism of the Prague School and the work of Jakobson, a phoneme is defined as a phonological unit with a distinctive function that cannot be broken down into smaller units with similar functions.
A phoneme is defined by its distinctive features, such as its being voiced (/v/) or non-voiced (/f/).
the list of phoenemes making up any given language is a closed list; Castilian employs twenty-four phonemes.
