Difference between revisions of "Phoneme"
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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. | + | 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/). | + | A [[phoneme]] is defined by its distinctive features, such as its [[being]] voiced (/v/) or non-voiced (/f/). |
| − | the list of [[phoeneme]]s making up any given language is a closed list; Castilian employs twenty-four phonemes. | + | the [[list]] of [[phoeneme]]s making up any given [[language]] is a closed list; Castilian employs twenty-four phonemes. |
Latest revision as of 21:03, 20 May 2019
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.
