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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

Features which apply to units higher than the segments are known as
Options
A segmentals
B hierarchicals
C phonologicals
D suprasegmentals
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Features like stress and intonation that stretch over whole syllables, words, or sentences (units above individual consonant/vowel segments) are classified as suprasegmentals.

Hint

These features are 'above' the individual sounds, like stress and tone.

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