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Social Studies, 14.04.2020 19:48 giuliabril

If you hear the words "cat" and "hat" you can hear a single sound difference at the beginning of each of those words. This sound contrast is important because it makes the two words have different meanings. What is the general term that descriptive linguists use to describe such a minimal sound contrast that distinguishes word meanings?

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