PHONETICS AND ITS ROLE IN LINGUISTICS
Keywords:
Phonetics, linguistics, speech sounds, articulatory phonetics, acoustic phonetics, auditory phonetics, phonology, pronunciation, language teaching, speech perception, sound system, International Phonetic Alphabet, language variation, speech technology.Abstract
This article examines phonetics as a fundamental branch of linguistics and highlights its significant role in the study of language. The paper provides a comprehensive overview of the main aspects of phonetics, including articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics, and explains how speech sounds are produced, transmitted, and perceived. Special attention is given to the relationship between phonetics and other linguistic disciplines, particularly phonology, as well as its role in understanding language structure and function. The study also explores the practical applications of phonetics in language teaching, speech therapy, forensic linguistics, and modern technologies such as speech recognition systems. Furthermore, the article emphasizes the importance of phonetics in analyzing language variation, improving pronunciation skills, and preserving linguistic diversity. The findings demonstrate that phonetics is an essential tool for both theoretical research and practical applications in linguistics and related fields.
