n.音系，音系学

原形：phonology复数：phonologies

The phonology of English is characterized by its use of stress and intonation to convey meaning.
英语的音系特征在于其利用重读和语调来表达意义。
In the study of phonology, scholars analyze how sounds function in different languages.
在音系学的研究中，学者们分析不同语言中的声音如何发挥作用。
The phoneme /θ/ in English is realized as a distinct sound in words like 'think' and 'thin', which highlights the importance of phonological distinctions.
英语中的音位/θ/在诸如"think"和"thin"这样的词中被实现为一个独特的音，这突显了音系区分的重要性。
The child is currently in the stage of acquiring the phonology of their native language.
这个孩子目前正处于学习母语音系的阶段。
Phonotactics governs the permissible combinations of phonemes in a particular language, such as the restriction on consonant clusters in Japanese.
音位组合理论规定了一种特定语言中允许出现的音位组合，例如日语对辅音群的限制。
In English phonology, the schwa sound /ə/ often occurs in unstressed syllables.
在英语音系中，Schwa音/ə/通常出现在非重读音节中。
The difference between the phonemes /b/ and /p/ in English is a matter of aspiration, a feature of English phonology.
英语中音位/b/与/p/的区别在于送气性，这是英语音系的一个特点。
The study of phonology helps us understand why certain word pronunciations may vary across dialects within a language.
对音系的研究有助于我们理解为何同一语言的不同方言之间某些单词的发音会有所差异。
The phonology of Mandarin Chinese relies heavily on tones to distinguish meanings.
普通话的音系很大程度上依赖于声调来区分意义。
A phonologist might investigate how changes in social factors affect the development of phonological systems over time.
语音学家可能会研究社会因素的变化如何随着时间推移影响音系的发展。