Praxis SLP Licensure Exam

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Which term refers to the study of how speech sounds are produced?

Phonetics
Phonology
Syntax
Semantics

The correct answer is: Phonetics

Phonetics is the branch of linguistics that focuses specifically on the production, transmission, and perception of speech sounds. It examines how sounds are articulated using the vocal apparatus, including the tongue, lips, and vocal cords. This field covers the physical properties of sounds, classifying them based on their acoustic properties and physiological mechanisms involved in sound production. In contrast, phonology studies the abstract sound systems and patterns in language, whereas syntax deals with the structure of sentences and the rules governing the arrangement of words. Semantics, on the other hand, is concerned with the meanings of words and phrases. By understanding phonetics, one gains insight into the foundational aspects of how we produce and perceive the sounds that form the basis of spoken language.