Segmental vs. Suprasegmental

1. Word Stress

1.1. One or more syllables tend to have a higher emphasis on them than others.

1.2. As word stress, as opposed to emphasising particular words within a larger unit.

1.3. /ˈpɜ:mɪt/ and /pəˈmɪt/.

2. Intonation

2.1. the frequency of vibration of the vocal folds is modulated in order to achieve particular effects on the speaker. These effects may be attitudinal

3. the segmental level since each phoneme is usually assumed to be one segment of speech.

3.1. words

3.2. phrases

4. As suprasegmental phonetics & phonology represent fairly complex areas of research

4.1. word stress

4.2. intonation.