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functional load: a standalone construct

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Second language acquisition

how much work a sound contrast does in distinguishing words, used to prioritize which pronunciation errors matter most.

In second language acquisition, functional load refers to how much work a sound contrast does in distinguishing words, used to prioritize which pronunciation errors matter most. This meaning comes from Munro (2006) in System.[1]

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acquisition4 fields · 4 citationsjingle · one word, four constructs contrast4 fields · 4 citationsjingle · one word, four constructs load6 fields · 7 citationsjingle · one word, six constructs

References

Munro, M. J., & Derwing, T. M. (2006). The functional load principle in ESL pronunciation instruction: An exploratory study. System, 34(4), 520-531. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2006.09.004

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