Which of the following statements best defines the term phonology?

a. It refers to the implicit additional meaning people associate with a word.
b. It is the study of a unique form of language spoken by a specific group of people.
c. It refers to the sounds used to pronounce words.
d. It is the study of word origins and root words.

c. It refers to the sounds used to pronounce words.
Verbal languages communicate thoughts and feelings. They consist of phonology that refers to the sounds used to pronounce words.

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