LETRS Early Childhood
1. Phonology Ans: Phonology is the rule system within a language by which
phonemes (speech sounds) can be sequenced, combined, and pronounced to
make words.
2. Semantics Ans: Semantics is the study of word and phrase meanings and
relation- ships.
3. Morphology Ans: Morphology is the study of meaningful units in a language
and how the units are combined in word formation.
4. Syntax Ans: Syntax is the system of rules governing permissible word order in
sen- tences.
5. Prosody Ans: Prosody is the rhythms and patterns of sounds in spoken
language; expression.
6. How many phonemes are in the English language? Ans: 44
7. How many consonants are in the English language? Ans: 25
8. How many vowel sounds are in the English language? Ans: 19
9. Is phonology is the study of word and phrase meanings and relationships?-
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1. Phonology Ans: Phonology is the rule system within a language by which
phonemes (speech sounds) can be sequenced, combined, and pronounced to
make words.
2. Semantics Ans: Semantics is the study of word and phrase meanings and
relation- ships.
3. Morphology Ans: Morphology is the study of meaningful units in a language
and how the units are combined in word formation.
4. Syntax Ans: Syntax is the system of rules governing permissible word order in
sen- tences.
5. Prosody Ans: Prosody is the rhythms and patterns of sounds in spoken
language; expression.
6. How many phonemes are in the English language? Ans: 44
7. How many consonants are in the English language? Ans: 25
8. How many vowel sounds are in the English language? Ans: 19
9. Is phonology is the study of word and phrase meanings and relationships?-
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