The Semantic Values of the Phoneme in the Arabic Language

Abstract

This research aims to study the semantic values of phonemes in the Arabic language, where phonemes go beyond their phonetic function to influence the meanings of words. The study explores how linguistic sounds are linked to meanings by analyzing individual phonemes and their role in shaping semantics, with a focus on the relationship between the phonetic structure of words and their meanings in various contexts. The research also examines examples of how phonemes contribute to expressing emotions and sensory meanings in Arabic, analyzing a selection of words that illustrate this phenomenon. The study adopts a descriptive-analytical approach, utilizing modern phonetic theories to explain phonosemantic phenomena in Arabic. The findings reveal that phonemes play a crucial role in determining meanings and that phonetic variations within linguistic roots contribute to the formation of different meanings.