The Smallest Speech Units in a Language That Can Be

question 263

Multiple Choice

The smallest speech units in a language that can be distinguished perceptually are

• A) morphemes.
• B) phonemes.
• C) sounds.
• D) words.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

Refers to the mental actions or strategies involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge.

Schooling

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