Study of Phonetics

The study of phonetics is the scientific exploration of speech sounds used in human languages. It examines how sounds are produced by the speech organs (articulatory phonetics), how they are transmitted through the air (acoustic phonetics), and how they are perceived and processed by the brain (auditory phonetics). This field helps us understand the physical properties of sounds, their variations across languages and dialects, and how we produce and interpret spoken language. Overall, phonetics provides fundamental insights into the mechanics of speech, supporting fields such as linguistics, language learning, speech therapy, and communication technology.