This Glossary contains brief definitions of the main terms of the course
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Phoneticsis the scientific study of the sounds of speech. It focuses on the production of sounds - how sounds are made, and on the reception of sounds - how the ear hears those sounds. | |
Phonologymakes use of phonetics in order to study how sounds are classified within the system of a particular language or languages. | |
Primacythe state of being first in importance | |
Productivitythe quality of being productive or having the power to produce | |