Consider the given script showing a sequence of 11 graphemes. It represents the sentence: /apa pal talip tani mil/. Each grapheme in the script contains a _________.
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In linguistics, a mora is a unit of sound that influences syllable length and is an important concept in languages with distinctive timing features.
Step 1: Understanding the concept of graphemes.
A grapheme is the smallest unit of written language that represents a sound. In this case, the sentence /apa pal talip tani mil/ is broken down into 11 graphemes, and each grapheme in the script represents a distinct sound unit.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (1) Rhyme: This refers to the similarity of sounds at the end of words and does not relate to the concept of graphemes.
- (2) Syllable: A syllable is a unit of speech, but this question focuses on the smallest unit of written language (grapheme), not syllables.
- (3) Consonant: While consonants are a part of the grapheme, the focus of this question is on the individual grapheme and its representation.
- (4) Mora: A mora is a unit of sound that affects the timing of speech, often related to languages like Japanese. This is the most accurate answer for the question.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (4) Mora, as it describes the smallest unit of sound in this context.
