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There are variations of sounds in a language and the study of this is called Phonology. Phonology
explains that the way languages use speech sounds varies from language to language and how sounds
form patterns. Moreover, Phonology describes what sounds are in a language, how they combine to create
words, and why those phonetic features are essential for determining a word's identity.
Phonology generally studies the patterns of sounds while Phonetics focuses on the production,
transmission, and reception of sounds. That is why in the study of Phonology, we can also tackle
Phonetics.
2. Give 5 salient points you heard on the discussion of Phonemes Sounds of English.
5. Why should you learn the International Phonetic Alphabet? What is its importance?
Why should I learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)? After all, why not? As discussed in Item
No. 2, the International Phonetic Alphabet will assist us in pronouncing any word in any language on the
planet. Its significance in many fields is no doubt, since it aids students and even us teachers in
understanding the speech sounds of various alphabets used around the world.
6. Why do we need to understand how and where the sounds of English occur?
Let me rephrase the question with: Why is it important for us to study the Manner and Place of
Articulation?
Since Manner of Articulation is the “how” of making sounds while the Place of Articulation is the where
of the pronunciation, it is then necessary to understand them. Pronunciation of English words does not
come naturally to us, Filipinos, so learning how and where the sounds of English occur is important. Also,
as an English teacher, it's crucial to understand how and where sounds are produced in order for us to
correctly pronounce them and speak more clearly to everyone.