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What is the key point about the description of suprasegmental phonological features?
The description of suprasegmental phonological features must involve reference to more than one segment.
How do differences in juncture affect the pronunciation of words?
They affect the pronunciation of words by changing the way consonants are pronounced.
What role does suprasegmental information play in lexical access?
It helps the hearer segment the signal into words and can even affect lexical searches directly.
How does lexical stress serve to distinguish words from each other in English?
It serves to distinguish words from each other by changing the stress pattern of words.
What is the role of suprasegmental information in identifying word boundaries?
It helps to identify the location of word boundaries.
How does the duration of monosyllabic words compare to polysyllabic words in English?
Monosyllabic words have a longer duration than polysyllabic words.
What is the difference between the way the consonants are pronounced in 'pen-knife' and 'lamp-post'?
The difference is due to juncture phenomena, which are treated as suprasegmental by American structuralists.
What is the significance of stress in a syllable?
Stress is a property of a whole syllable, and its level can only be determined by comparing it with neighboring syllables.
How do variations in duration, pitch, and amplitude signal suprasegmental information in speech?
They signal suprasegmental information that helps the hearer segment the signal into words.
What is the role of suprasegmental features in language?
They provide information that helps the hearer segment the signal into words and can even affect lexical searches directly.
Why are English speakers attentive to stress patterns during lexical access?
Because lexical stress serves to distinguish words from each other in English.
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