Understanding Phonology
Published on 27. March 1998
Book
Hardback
297 pages
978-0-340-69217-2 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to phonology which assumes little or no background in the subject. This volume presents the most recent theories in the field and provides an introduction to Optimality Theory. Topics covered include: ordered rules; the diminutive suffix in Dutch; representing tone; stress; a nd iambic and trochaic rhythm in Optimality Theory. Examples are included throughout the book.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 156 mm
Width: 234 mm
Weight
502 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-69217-2 (9780340692172)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
The production of speech; some typology - sameness and difference; making the form fit; two levels of representation; distinctive features; ordered rules; the diminutive suffix in Dutch; levels of representation; representing tone; skeletal slots and moras; feature geometry; complex segments; stress; iambic and trochaic rhythm in optimality theory.