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What is a minimal pair in phonology?

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What is a minimal pair in phonology?

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Two words differing by a single phoneme (e.g., 'bat' vs 'pat')
Two words that rhyme but have different meanings
Two morphemes joined to form a compound word
Two words with identical phonology but different spellings

Correct answer: Two words differing by a single phoneme (e.g., 'bat' vs 'pat')

Explanation: A minimal pair shows a single-phoneme contrast used to establish phonemes; e.g., 'bat' vs 'pat'. This method was widely formalized by structuralists like Bloomfield (Language, 1933).

Created 2026-03-10T17:16:19.399Z. Updated 2026-03-10T17:16:19.399Z.