Phonosemantics

Phonosemantics is the study of how sounds (or phonemes) in language are believed to carry specific subconscious meanings or emotional resonances. It suggests that certain sounds evoke particular ideas or feelings, regardless of context, based on their acoustic qualities. This concept explores the idea that the sounds of words can influence perception and communication beyond their explicit definitions. While not universally accepted in linguistics, phonosemantics offers insight into how sound patterns may shape our intuitive understanding and emotional responses to language.