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relating to the sound system of a language
- Phonological processes involve the manipulation and organization of speech sounds in language development.
- Linguists study phonological rules to understand how sounds combine to form words in different languages.
- Children with strong phonological skills are better equipped to decode unfamiliar words while reading.
- Phonological disorders can affect an individual's ability to produce or perceive speech sounds accurately.
- Phonological similarities between languages can facilitate language learning for bilingual speakers.
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