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Branches of Linguistics
Branches of Linguistics
1.Phonetics
2.Morphology
3.Syntax
4.Semantics
5.Pragmatics
6.SocioLinguistics
7.Psycho linguistics
Phonetics:
Phonetics is a branch of linguistics that studies the physical properties of
speech and sounds.
Morphology:
Morphology is the study of words, how they are formed, and their
relationship to other w
ords in the same language.
Syntax:
In linguistics, syntax is the set of rules, principles, and processes that
govern the s tructure of sentences in a given language.
Semantics:
The study of linguistic development by classifying and examining changes
in meaning and form.
Pragmatics:
Sociolinguistics:
Sociolinguistics is the descriptive study of the e
ffect of any and all aspects
of society, including cultural norms, expectations, and context, on the way
language is used, and society's effect on language.
Psycho linguistics: