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Which of the following transcriptions is phonemic?

A[kʰæt]

B/kæt/

C[ˈlɪɾl̩]

D[bʌtɚ]

Answer:

B. /kæt/

Read Explanation:

  • Phonemic transcription represents only the distinctive sounds (phonemes) of a language, using slashes (/ /).

  • Phonetic transcription provides more detailed pronunciation using square brackets [ ] and includes allophonic variations.

B) /kæt/Phonemic transcription (only phonemes, no extra details).

A) [kʰæt]Phonetic transcription (shows aspiration [ʰ] on /k/).
C) [ˈlɪɾl̩]Phonetic transcription (shows a flap [ɾ] and a syllabic [l̩]).
D) [bʌtɚ]Phonetic transcription (shows American English rhotic pronunciation [ɚ]).


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