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In English, lateral release occurs in sequences of:
In English, lateral release occurs in sequences of:
- [p+l] and [b+l]
- [k+l] and [g+l]
- [t+l] and [d+l] (correct)
- [s+l] and [z+l]
How is lateral release transcribed?
How is lateral release transcribed?
- [pl l bl l]
- [sl l zl l]
- [tl l dl l] (correct)
- [kl l gl l]
Where is lateral release common in English?
Where is lateral release common in English?
- Unstressed syllables at the ends of words with final [É™] (correct)
- Stressed syllables at the ends of words with final [ɪ]
- Stressed syllables at the ends of words with final [É’]
- Unstressed syllables at the ends of words with final [æ]
In which dialects is laterally released [t d] sounds found in some initial clusters?
In which dialects is laterally released [t d] sounds found in some initial clusters?
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What is another possibility for joining plosive + lateral sequences aside from lateral release?
What is another possibility for joining plosive + lateral sequences aside from lateral release?
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Study Notes
Lateral Release in English
- Lateral release occurs in sequences of plosive + lateral.
- Lateral release is transcribed using the symbol [Ë¡] following the plosive.
Distribution of Lateral Release in English
- Lateral release is common in English, particularly in words like "plot" and "glad".
- In some dialects, laterally released [t] and [d] sounds are found in initial clusters, such as in "tr" and "dr" combinations.
Alternative to Lateral Release
- Another possibility for joining plosive + lateral sequences aside from lateral release is the use of a homorganic stop, where the stop is made at the same place as the lateral.
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