__________ refers to the minimal sound contrasts that distinguish meaning in a language.

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Phonemes are the smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish meaning. A change in phoneme can lead to a change in meaning of a word. Morphemes are meaningful units in a language, but they may consist of one or more phonemes. Syntax and grammar are related to the rules and structure of a language, while diglossia refers to a linguistic situation where two distinct varieties of a language coexist in a certain community or region.

__________ Refers to the Minimal Sound Contrasts That Distinguish Meaning