What Are Phonemes

question 35

Multiple Choice

What are phonemes?

• A) the rules by which deep structure is translated into surface structure
• B) regional differences in dialect
• C) syntactical structures that distinguish passive constructions from active ones
• D) the minimal sound contrasts that distinguish meaning in a language
• E) electromagnetic signals that carry messages between speakers in a telephone conversation

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