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Which of the following best describes assimilation in phonology?
Which of the following best describes assimilation in phonology?
- The minimal units of meaning in a language.
- The process where a sound becomes more similar to a nearby sound. (correct)
- The set of constraints on how sounds can combine in a language.
- The study of how sounds are organized within a language.
What phonetic environment would trigger the rule $[t^h] o # - Vo'$?
What phonetic environment would trigger the rule $[t^h] o # - Vo'$?
- An unvoiced vowel in the middle of a word.
- An unvoiced stop at the beginning of a word.
- A voiced stop at the end of a word.
- A voiced vowel at the beginning of a word. (correct)
What does the rule $[p] o --$ C stop indicate?
What does the rule $[p] o --$ C stop indicate?
- The sound /p/ is inserted before all consonant stops.
- The sound /p/ changes to a voiced sound before all consonant stops.
- The sound /p/ becomes aspirated after all consonant stops.
- The sound /p/ is deleted before all consonant stops. (correct)
In the phrase 'on behalf', what type of assimilation is most likely to occur and why?
In the phrase 'on behalf', what type of assimilation is most likely to occur and why?
In the word 'unpleasant,' which type of assimilation occurs?
In the word 'unpleasant,' which type of assimilation occurs?
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Flashcards
Assimilation
Assimilation
Sounds changing to be more similar to nearby sounds.
Phonotactics
Phonotactics
Rules governing permissible sound sequences in a language.
[tʰ] → # __ Vó
[tʰ] → # __ Vó
Aspirate voiceless stops at the beginning of a stressed syllable.
[p] → -- C stop
[p] → -- C stop
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Assimilation in 'on behalf'
Assimilation in 'on behalf'
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Study Notes
- The task is to answer questions by defining the following and giving examples: Assimilation and Phonotactics.
- Also to explain the rules and give examples for the following notations: [tʰ]→#-Vo and [p]→--C stop
- Finally, explain assimilation in the examples "On behalf" and "Unpleasant"
Assimilation
- Asked to define and give examples
Phonotactics
- Asked to define and give examples
Phonological Rules
- The phonological rule [tʰ]→#-Vo needs explaining with examples.
- The phonological rule [p]→--C stop, needs explaining and providing examples.
Assimilation Examples
- Explain assimilation for the example "On behalf."
- Explain assimilation for the example "Unpleasant."
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