päätepareista
Päätepari is a Finnish term that translates to "terminal pair" or "end pair." In linguistics, it refers to a pair of words that are phonetically very similar, differing only by a single sound or a minimal set of sounds, and which contrast in meaning. These pairs are crucial for distinguishing the phonemes of a language, which are the smallest units of sound that can differentiate meaning in spoken words.
The concept of päätepari is a fundamental tool in phonology and phonetics. By identifying these pairs, linguists
The identification of päätepari allows for a precise understanding of a language's sound system. For learners