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Phonotactics refers to the set of rules in a language that govern the permissible sequences of phonemes. Essentially, it dictates how sounds can be combined to form syllables and words. These rules are not arbitrary but rather reflect the underlying structure and sound patterns of a particular language. For instance, English phonotactics generally does not allow a word to begin with a sequence like "ng" or end with "bz."
The constraints imposed by phonotactics are crucial for intelligibility and ease of pronunciation. They help speakers
Understanding phonotactics is fundamental to phonology, the study of sound systems in languages. It plays a