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Phonetics

Description:

Phonetics is a branch of linguistics that studies the sounds of human speech, including their production, transmission, and perception. It analyzes the physical properties of sounds, such as their articulation, acoustic properties, and auditory perception. Phonetics plays a crucial role in understanding the sounds and pronunciation patterns of different languages.

Sample Sentences:

1. She is taking a course in phonetics to improve her English pronunciation.
2. The phonetics of the word "cat" include the sounds /k/, /æ/, and /t/.
3. The linguist used phonetics to study the variations in vowel sounds across different dialects.

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