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no. phoneme is the smallest unit in a sound in a word.

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What is the smallest unit of speech that has one vowel phoneme?

A vowel is the smallest unit of speech that consists of one vowel phoneme.


How many phoneme does ax have?

The word "ax" has only two phonemes: /æ/ and /k/. The phoneme /æ/ represents the vowel sound in the first syllable, and /k/ represents the consonant sound in the second syllable.


Is the syllable the smallest unit of speech?

The smallest unit of speech is a phoneme (see dictionary).


What a syllable?

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme; "the word `pocket' has two syllables"


What phoneme is stress?

Stress is a prosodic feature, not a phoneme. It refers to the emphasis or prominence placed on a particular syllable within a word or a particular word within a sentence. Stress can affect the meaning of a word or sentence by changing the pitch, duration, and loudness of the stressed syllable or word.


What ia a syllable?

a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme; "the word `pocket' has two syllables"


What is variant form of the same phoneme?

A variant form of the same phoneme is known as an allophone. Allophones are different pronunciation of the same sound within a language and do not change the meaning of a word.


What is the unit of sound to measure?

by loudness decibels by frequency hertz by wavelength any power of meter


How decide which phoneme is standard and others are its allophons?

The decision on which phoneme is standard and which are its allophones depends on the distribution of sounds in a language. If two sounds do not contrast in a way that changes the meaning of a word, they are likely allophones of the same phoneme. Analyzing minimal pairs and complementary distribution can help identify the standard phoneme and its allophones.


What are the three views of a phoneme?

Abstract view: A phoneme is a cognitive construct representing a speech sound that can differentiate word meanings. Physical view: A phoneme is a set of sounds that are perceived as the same sound by speakers. Psychological view: A phoneme is a mental representation of a group of sounds that are perceived as equivalent in a particular language or dialect.


How are allophones of the same phoneme phonetically similar?

Allophones of the same phoneme are phonetically similar because they share phonological features and are perceived as the same sound by speakers of a language. These variations in pronunciation are conditioned by their phonetic environment and do not change the meaning of a word.


Is the plural of phoneme phonemes?

Yes, phonemes is the plural of phoneme.