ENGLISH PHONOLOGY

Phonology Introduction

Semantics studies the relation of meaning to the signs and symbols of language. *

The distinction between dialect and accent is that dialects are different pronunciations of a language, and accents are subdivisions of languages. *

Standard English refers to grammar, morphology, vocabulary and pronunciation *

R.P is the accent chosen by British teachers to teach foreign learners. *

Diachronic linguistics studies language change over time. *

R.P. stands for Real Pronunciation *

"Dogs" is a minimal morphological unit *

RP originated in the north of England. *

RP is the best pronunciation of English. *