Theories of language perception

Theories of language perception explore how our brains recognize and understand spoken or written language. Some theories suggest that we process language by identifying individual sounds (phonemes) and then combining them into words, like assembling building blocks. Others propose that we recognize entire words or phrases as whole units based on context and familiarity. Additionally, some theories emphasize the importance of predictive processes, where our brain anticipates what comes next to understand language more efficiently. Together, these theories help explain the complex, rapid way we interpret language in everyday communication.