In phonology, the smallest unit that distinguish meaning is called?
- Morpheme
- Phoneme
- Syllable
- None of these
Explanation
- A phoneme is the smallest sound unit in language that can change meaning.
- Example: bat / pat → /b/ and /p/ are different phonemes.
- It is a key concept in phonology (study of speech sounds).
Last verified on 09-06-2026
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