Phonologist
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Phonology is the study of the sound system of a language. Phonologists study how sounds are produced, perceived, and represented. They also study the relationship between sound and meaning. Phonology is a subfield of linguistics, and phonologists often work with linguists, phoneticians, and speech-language pathologists.
Education and Training
Most phonologists have a master's or doctoral degree in linguistics. Some phonologists also have a background in speech-language pathology or computer science.
Skills
Phonologists need to have a strong understanding of the principles of phonology. They also need to be able to analyze and interpret data, and to communicate their findings clearly and effectively. Phonologists often use computer software to help them with their research.
