phonological analysis
[/ˌfoːnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: phonological analyses
análise fonológica
1. A systematic examination of the sound system of a language, identifying phonemes and their patterns of distribution and alternation.
The phonological analysis of English revealed that /p/ and /b/ are distinct phonemes.
A análise fonológica do inglês revelou que /p/ e /b/ são fonemas distintos.
2. The study of how sounds function within a particular language or dialect, as opposed to their physical properties.
Phonological analysis helped explain why certain sound combinations are impossible in French.
A análise fonológica ajudou a explicar por que certas combinações de sons são impossíveis em francês.
3. In speech-language pathology and education, the assessment of a person's sound system to identify speech patterns and errors.
The speech therapist conducted a phonological analysis to assess the child's speech development.
A fonoaudióloga realizou uma análise fonológica para avaliar o desenvolvimento da fala da criança.
Phonological analysis is a fundamental concept in linguistics, speech-language pathology, and language education in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's widely taught in university linguistics programs and is essential in fonoaudiologia (speech-language pathology). In the US, it's crucial for understanding language disorders and in ESL instruction for non-native speakers.
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