Linguists elicit groups or combinations of sounds that are used to convey information.What is the term for these meaningful units?
A) phonemes
B) vocal frames
C) morphemes
D) glottochrones

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Morphemes are the smallest units of meaning in a language, which is what the question describes. Phonemes are units of sound, but they do not convey meaning by themselves. Vocal frames and glottochrones are not standard terms for units of meaning in linguistics.

Linguists Elicit Groups or Combinations of Sounds That Are Used