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While phonetics deals with how sounds are specifically produced in the vocal tract, phonology deals with how these sounds are categorized and used meaningfully in a language. In other words, phonetics deals with the sounds of languages and of the human vocal tract, phonology deals with the sound system of a language.
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Teaching or learning pronunciation requires at least some knowledge of applied phonology. Phonology refers to the general sound system of a language (how sounds are organized in the language), while phonetics deals with more specific sounds and how they are produced. Teachers will benefit from some basic knowledge of both fields. Learners can benefit from basic knowledge of how the sounds are made, but of course, without the linguistic jargon. Here are some starters for teachers.
 
Teaching or learning pronunciation requires at least some knowledge of applied phonology. Phonology refers to the general sound system of a language (how sounds are organized in the language), while phonetics deals with more specific sounds and how they are produced. Teachers will benefit from some basic knowledge of both fields. Learners can benefit from basic knowledge of how the sounds are made, but of course, without the linguistic jargon. Here are some starters for teachers.
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See also: [[:Portal:Phonology| The phonology & pronunciation portal]]

Latest revision as of 12:23, 26 May 2016

While phonetics deals with how sounds are specifically produced in the vocal tract, phonology deals with how these sounds are categorized and used meaningfully in a language. In other words, phonetics deals with the sounds of languages and of the human vocal tract, phonology deals with the sound system of a language.


See also: The phonology & pronunciation portal