Phonology is a branch of linguistics that studies how languages or dialects systematically organize their sounds. The term also refers to the sound or sign system of any particular language variety. At one time, the study of phonology only related to the study of the systems of phonemes in spoken languages.

What is phonology in simple words?

Phonology is typically defined as “the study of speech sounds of a language or languages, and the laws governing them,”11Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.

What are some examples of phonology?

An example of phonology is the study of the movements the body goes through in order to create sounds - such as the pronounciation of the letter "t" in "bet," where the vocal chords stop vibrating causing the "t" sound to be a result of the placement of the tongue behind the teeth and the flow of air.