apophony

Example:In studying phonetics, the researcher observed the apophony of vowels in different linguistic contexts.

Definition:The scientific study of language, including its structure, history, and use

Example:The sound changes in apophony are particularly interesting to phoneticians as they study the variation in vowel sounds.

Definition:The branch of linguistics that studies the sounds of speech and how they are produced, differentiated, and perceived

Example:Vowel reduction, a type of apophony, is common in many languages like English.

Definition:A process in which a vowel is shortened or changed in pronunciation, especially in unstressed syllables

Example:The apophony of vowels in the word ‘computer’ demonstrates phonological variation influenced by stress.

Definition:The systematic variation in pronunciation of sounds in a language, based on factors such as stress, position in a word, or word order

Example:Although intonation affects the perception of speech, changes in vowel sounds due to apophony can significantly alter the meaning of linguistic units.

Definition:The pattern of pitch variation in speech, which serves to differentiate meaning, emphasize certain words, or express emotions