Janina Molczanow
Interactions of Vowel Quality and Prosody in East Slavic
Interactions of Vowel Quality and Prosody in East Slavic
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This book develops an Optimality-theoretic model of the interaction of phonological tone with segmental sonority, arguing that tone can interact directly with vowel quality without mediating factors such as syllable structure or duration. It is tested against rich and complex patterns of vowel reduction in East Slavic dialects and presents novel generalisations and linguistic data. It will be of use to students and scholars interested in phonology, Slavic languages, and the theory of grammar in general.
Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: Equinox Publishing Ltd
This book presents an Optimality-theoretic model that explores the intricate interplay between phonological tone and segmental sonority. It argues that tone can directly influence vowel quality, bypassing the intermediation of factors like syllable structure or duration. The proposed model is put to the test against a diverse range of vowel reduction patterns observed in East Slavic dialects, providing valuable insights into the relationship between tone and phonetic change. While the notion that tone plays a role in the phonological systems of certain Slavic languages has been prevalent for decades, previous research has not comprehensively investigated the relationship between tone and vowel reduction.
In this book, a tone-based model is developed that unifies a wide array of seemingly disparate phenomena by proposing a limited set of constraints. These constraints are minimally re-ranked to yield the attested East Slavic vocalic patterns. On the descriptive front, this study offers novel generalizations and presents linguistic data that have not been previously discussed in the realm of generative linguistics.
This book is of immense value to students and scholars engaged in the study of phonology, Slavic languages, and the broader theory of grammar. It provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex dynamics between tone and phonetic variation, offering valuable insights into the linguistic processes that shape language.
Weight: 3756g
Dimension: 234 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800502345
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