The Smallest Unit of Sound That Can Be Distinctly Recognized

question 216

Multiple Choice

The smallest unit of sound that can be distinctly recognized in a language is known as a:

• A) phoneme.
• B) semantic unit.
• C) proposition.
• D) morpheme.

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Definitions:

Passive

Exhibiting or characterized by non-resistance or submission to external forces or influences.

Electromyography

A diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons) by recording the electrical activity.

Electrical Activity

Movements of ions that create electrical impulses, fundamental for the functioning of nerves and muscles, including the heart and brain.

Electrodes

Conductive materials that allow electricity to enter or leave an object, substance, or region, commonly used in electrical circuits and medical devices.