The Smallest Unit of Sound That Is Categorized as Speech

question 8

Multiple Choice

The smallest unit of sound that is categorized as speech is known as a:

• A)phoneme.
• B)morpheme.
• C)word.
• D)sentence.

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Definitions:

Repetitive Patterns

Recurring sequences or configurations in data, behavior, processes, or structures.

Echolalia

Communication abnormality in which an individual simply repeats back what he or she hears rather than generating his or her own speech.

Intonating Pitch

The modulation or variation of pitch in speech to convey meaning or express emotion.

Echolalia

The involuntary repetition of another person's spoken words, often associated with autism and other communication disorders.