Expertlatin
What are minimal word pairs?
A minimal pair or close pair consists of two words with sounds that are very similar but have different meanings. For example, rot and lot may sound similar, especially to some non-native English speakers.
What are examples of minimal pairs?
A minimal pair is two words that vary by only a single sound, usually meaning sounds that may confuse English learners, like the /f/ and /v/ in fan and van, or the /e/ and /ɪ/ in desk and disk.
How do you find minimal pairs?
A minimal pair is a pair of words with ONE phonemic difference only. In order to decide whether a pair of words is a minimal pair or not, you need to know what sounds make up the word, and you need to IGNORE the word's spelling. If you are a native English speaker, you may find this easy.
