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What change occurs in Type 1 minimal pairs in Cree?

  • Change in consonants
  • Change from short to long vowel (correct)
  • Complete vowel change
  • Addition of a consonant
  • Which of the following represents a Type 2 minimal pair?

  • yōtin - nōtin (correct)
  • ōta - āta
  • nēhiyaw - nēhiyawē
  • nipiy - nīpiy
  • In Cree, what defines a Type 3 minimal pair?

  • Short vowel to long vowel
  • Change in writing only
  • Change in the number of consonants
  • Complete vowel change (correct)
  • What type of sound change is featured in Type 4 minimal pairs?

    <p>An added letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of minimal pairs in Cree?

    <p>To display differences in letters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a noun example from Type 1 minimal pairs?

    <p>nipiy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair best illustrates a change in vowel from short to long?

    <p>nipiy - nīpiy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which minimal pair type includes a preposition as its first word?

    <p>Type 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two words best represent a Type 4 minimal pair?

    <p>nēhiyaw and nēhiyawē</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vowel sound is represented in 'pā' from the SRO chart?

    <p>ā</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cree Sounds Chart (SRO)

    • Combines 10 consonant sounds with 7 distinct vowel sounds.
    • Vowel sounds represented: ē (berry), ī (machine), i (if), ō (soon), o (soot), ā (fa), a (appeal).
    • Consonant sounds include p, t, c, k, m, n, s, w, h, y.
    • Each consonant sound can form combinations with all vowel sounds, creating unique pronunciations.

    Minimal Pairs in Cree

    • Minimal pairs: Words with similar spelling and pronunciation but different meanings.
    • Represent changes primarily caused by modifications in specific letters.

    Types of Minimal Pairs

    • Type 1: Variation in vowel length.

      • Example: nipiy (water, noun) vs. nīpiy (a leaf/blade of grass, noun).
    • Type 2: Change in consonants.

      • Example: yōtin (it is windy, verb) vs. nōtin (fight him/her, verb).
    • Type 3: Complete change in vowels.

      • Example: ōta (here, preposition) vs. āta (although, particle).
    • Type 4: Addition of letters (consonants or vowels).

      • Example: nēhiyaw (Cree person, noun) vs. nēhiyawē (speak Cree, verb).

    Minimal Sets

    • Combinations of minimal pairs within the same context are referred to as minimal sets, emphasizing their functional distinction in language.

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    Test your understanding of Cree consonant and vowel sounds through a comprehensive quiz. Learn about minimal pairs and how slight modifications in pronunciation can lead to different meanings. Engage with examples that highlight the intricacies of the Cree language.

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