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a(non fancy)
-used when there are multiple rules in one phonemic rule
-has to have one on each side of slash
-used so we don't have to write multiple rules
ex: [+nasal]-[a(non fancy) place]/_C[a place] |
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| theory about hierarchic arrangement of phonetic feature |
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Process where sounds within or between words are simplified in connected speech=segment deletion
ex:gnome is pronounced nome |
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| process where we stick stuff in |
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type of elision; 1 or 2 more or less similar sequence of segments in a word
ex: similarly -/simili/
library-/libri/ |
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When one rule reduces environment of sencond rule
-devoicing occurs first, reducing number |
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when one rule acts to increase the environment of another rule
-devoicing first, increases the number of cases where a vowel occurs before a voiceless consonant
ex: right, ride
hat, had |
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| Phonological Changes happen because... |
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1)ease of pronunciation
2)mishearing |
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infinite number of sounds in english
-find one minimal pair..find a lot more |
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| 2 usually distinct phonemes share same allophonic pronunciation in particular environment |
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| Why is it important to study linguistics? |
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to teach non-natives
to learn new language
to be aware of different accents |
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use square brackets []
uses IPA |
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| deliberately leave out small details |
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uses //
uses symbols unique to individual languages
maximally broad transcription |
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