Inventory, Distribution, and Documentation

What is the definition of 'Inventory' in the context of speech sounds?

A list of sounds heard in speech.

Why is an inventory of sounds important?

If a sound like /p/ is in an individual's inventory, they can create words such as 'puppy' or 'papa.'

How many times does a sound need to be heard to be included as a phoneme in the inventory?

Only needs to be heard once.

What does 'Distribution' refer to in the context of phonemes?

Refers to where in a syllable a phoneme is used.

In the word 'puppy,' where does the phoneme /p/ appear?

At the beginning (initial) and middle (medial) of the word.

Can a child be able to produce a sound but not use it in all necessary contexts?

Yes, an example is a child can say 'puppy' but not 'stomp.'

What activity involves determining the phonemic inventory and distribution in the word 'bubbly'?

Bubbly activity.

What does the transcription activity document?

Substitutions and productions, like nasalization in 'telephone.'

What is one application activity mentioned for analyzing phoneme production patterns?

Filling out a matrix for phoneme production patterns using the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation.