Understanding phonology

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Understanding phonology

Carlos Gussenhoven and Haike Jacobs

（Understanding language series）

Arnold , Oxford University Press, 1998

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  • : hc

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [265]-276) and indexes

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Volume

: hc ISBN 9780340692172

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.

Table of Contents

  • 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.
Volume

: pb ISBN 9780340692189

Description

This skilfully written text provides a broad, yet up-to-date, introduction to phonology. Assuming no previous knowledge of phonology or linguistic theory, the authors introduce the basic concepts and build on these progressively, discussing the main theories and illustrating key points with carefully chosen examples. A wide range of phenomena are covered: speech production, segmental contrasts, tone, quantity, prosodic structure, metrical relations and intonation. The main theories, including feature geometry and Optimality Theory are introduced, and their contributions to our understanding of phonology, as well as their shortcomings, are discussed objectively. Students will welcome the range of language from which the authors draw their examples and problems, and the originality of the presentations, discussions and examples.

Table of Contents

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 Trochambic rhythm in Optimality Theory.

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