Q: Is a word the smallest element that can be uttered in isolation with semantic or pragmatic content? ¶
A: Yes, This contrasts deeply with a morpheme, which is the smallest unit of meaning but will not necessarily stand on its own.
Q: Are words thought of as the smallest meaningful unit of speech that can stand by themselves? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is a word by counting its syllables or morphemes? ¶
A: Yes.
Q: Is a word made arbitrarily the mark of such an idea""? ¶
A: Yes, Wittgenstein's thought transitioned from a word as representation of meaning to "the meaning of a word is its use in the language".
Q: Are words made up of units of sound called phonemes? ¶
A: Yes, and written words of symbols called graphemes, such as the letters of the English alphabet.