The smallest units of sound in a spoken language are known as
A) syntax.
B) semantics.
C) morphemes.
D) phonemes.

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a spoken language. Syntax refers to the way words and phrases are arranged to create sentences, while semantics is the study of meaning in language. Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language, made up of one or more phonemes.

The Smallest Units of Sound in a Spoken Language Are