What is phonology?

Phonology is a subfield of linguistics that studies the sound patterns of languages. It focuses on the ways in which sounds are organized and used in different languages, including how sounds are produced, perceived, and represented in the mind. Phonologists analyze the phonetic properties of speech sounds, as well as the rules and patterns that govern their distribution and behavior in language. They also study how sounds interact with each other to create meaning and distinguish words in a language.