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In my idiolect there is no doubt in my mind that [ə] is an allophone of unstressed /ɛ/. In unstressed positions, /er/ & /a/ neutralise and I cannot discern a distinct /ɐ/ in my speech. I can't justify distinct /Vɐ̯/ diphthongs for me either.
4 days ago · Linguistic competence is a term used by speech experts and anthropologists to describe how language is defined within a community of speakers. This term applies to mastering the combination of sounds, syntax and semantics known as the grammar of a language.
3 days ago · 7. Genericized trademarks. Examples of an idea become so popular that the example (usually a branded word) becomes a concept. More specifically, an example becomes a replacement for any word that describes the underlying concept because it is more accessible and easily understood by people.
4 days ago · Linguistic analysis refers to the scientific analysis of a language sample. It involves at least one of the five main branches of linguistics, which are phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
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4 days ago · A dialect is the common way in which people within a certain group use language. The language may be unique to people of a particular area, of a particular ethnic group, or to people at different socioeconomic positions.
5 days ago · In contrast, Turkish is a widely cited example of a language where joint attention has been analyzed as part of demonstratives' encoded deictic content. It has three demonstratives: bu, ʂu and o . Traditional analyses claim that bu is speaker-proximal, o is speaker-distal, and ʂu is either speaker-medial or addressee-proximal (Kornfilt, 1997 ...
4 days ago · Language is more than a means of communication; it’s a cornerstone of identity formation. From the words we speak to the dialects we embrace, language plays a pivotal role in shaping personal and social identities. This comprehensive exploration will explore how language influences our sense of self and community, highlighting the intricate ...
