Question

Is it true all languages are comprised of the same phonemes?; Do all languages have the same number of phonemes?; How many phonemes are there in the word dogs ?; Are the smallest units of language that carry meaning and are combined to make words?

Answer 1

It is not true that all languages are comprised of the same phonemes. Different languages have different numbers of phonemes, and the specific phonemes that are used can vary greatly between languages. The word "dogs" has two phonemes: /d/ and /ɒɡz/. Phonemes are the smallest units of language that carry meaning and are combined to make words.