
Phonological
Sound Evolution
Understand that 'phonological' can refer to historical changes in pronunciation over time.
Studying phonological shifts helps trace the evolution of modern English from Old English.
Spoken Language
'Phonological' examines spoken language, not written, focusing on sound patterns.
Phonological studies might look at the intonation patterns used in questions. Compare with
LinguisticPhoneticVocalic
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