The smallest units of sound that distinguish among various words in a language are called
A) semantics.
B) syllables.
C) graphics.
D) lexicons.
E) phonemes.

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound that can distinguish words in a language. Syllables are larger units of sound made up of one or more phonemes. Semantics refers to the meaning of words and their relationships with each other. Graphics refer to written or visual symbols, and lexicons are dictionaries or vocabulary lists.

The Smallest Units of Sound That Distinguish Among Various Words