Segmental and suprasegmental aspects of military commanding words in English and Uzbek languages

Норматов , Хайдар

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The segmental and suprasegmental features of military commanding terms in Uzbek and English are examined in this study, with an emphasis on their phonological and phonopragmatic purposes. Consonants, vowels, and other segmental elements make up the fundamental sound units that affect articulation, clarity, and minimum pairs in military settings. However, in order to convey urgency, authority, and immediacy, suprasegmental elements like as pitch, rhythm, stress, and intonation are essential. This study investigates how these components improve command efficacy, particularly in noisy, high-pressure settings common to military operations. The research shows that both Uzbek and English military command terms are purposefully created to guarantee phonological salience and perceptual uniqueness through comparative phonetic and auditory analysis. Additionally, it emphasizes the role that language-specific suprasegmental cues – such as forceful emphasis and rising or decreasing intonation – play in command recognition and quick reaction.Furthermore, understanding these phonetic strategies contributes to improved training protocols and cross-linguistic clarity in multilingual military environments where miscommunication may result in serious consequences.

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MualliflarНорматов , Хайдар
JurnalLingvospektr
Nashr sanasi2025-08-07
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Betlar71-76
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Segmental features, suprasegmental features, military commands, phonological analysis, acoustic salience, phonopragmatics

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