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Give an example of word-internal combination of [ s ] or [ z ] + [ j ] resulting in palato-alveolar fricatives.
Give an example of word-internal combination of [ s ] or [ z ] + [ j ] resulting in palato-alveolar fricatives.
One example is 'allure' (from 'assure').
What is the possibility for sequences of [ t ] or [ d ] + [ j ]?
What is the possibility for sequences of [ t ] or [ d ] + [ j ]?
They combine to form a palato-alveolar affricate, [ y ] or [ dz ].
What happens to the articulation of the labial-velar [ w ] according to the height of the following vowel?
What happens to the articulation of the labial-velar [ w ] according to the height of the following vowel?
The articulation varies; the tongue is higher before high vowels and lower before low vowels.
How does the degree of lip rounding of the labial-velar [ w ] vary according to the following vowel?
How does the degree of lip rounding of the labial-velar [ w ] vary according to the following vowel?
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What is the result of combining the segments [t] or [d] with [j]?
What is the result of combining the segments [t] or [d] with [j]?
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How do sequences of [s] or [z] + [j] combine to form palato-alveolar fricatives?
How do sequences of [s] or [z] + [j] combine to form palato-alveolar fricatives?
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What is the restriction on the placement of [w] after consonants in English?
What is the restriction on the placement of [w] after consonants in English?
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How does the articulation of the labial-velar [w] vary according to the height of the following vowel?
How does the articulation of the labial-velar [w] vary according to the height of the following vowel?
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Under what circumstances does the glide [j] vary in its articulation?
Under what circumstances does the glide [j] vary in its articulation?
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What may the devoicing of the glide [j] result in, particularly following voiceless stops in stressed syllables?
What may the devoicing of the glide [j] result in, particularly following voiceless stops in stressed syllables?
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