18 Questions
What is the relationship between voiced stops and fricatives in Gascon?
Voiced stops become fricatives when they are between [o] and [i]
How should the phonemic representation of [darɪɣa] ‘pull out’ be written?
/ðarɪɣa/
What is an allomorph?
A variant realization of a morpheme
How does the number of sounds in a language's phonological inventory affect speech speed?
Languages with fewer segments are better for speaking faster
Which statement reflects the view on having fewer segments in a language?
If your language has few segments, you can speak it faster, which is good if you like to talk a lot
What happens to voiced stops and fricatives in Gascon when they are between two vowels?
Voiced stops become fricatives
Based on the text, the IPA symbol [ɣ] represents a voiced _____ fricative.
Velar
According to the information provided, a raised [h] after a stop indicates that the stop is _____.
Aspirated
In the context given, what does the IPA symbol [y] represent?
High, front, tense rounded vowel
[p] and [ph] are mentioned as allophones in the text. This indicates that they are _____.
In complementary distribution
[ph] and [th] occur only _____.
In word-initial position
[p] and [t] are mentioned to occur only _____.
In positions other than word-final position
In Gascon, which symbol represents a voiceless velar fricative like in German Bach?
[x]
Which Gascon word means 'to lay eggs'?
[punde]
The sounds [b] and [v] are:
found in the same environments
Are the sounds [g] and [ɣ] predictable in their distribution?
no, they are unpredictable
Where does the sound [ð] occur in Gascon?
only between vowels
Which Gascon word means 'pull out'?
[darɪɣa]
Test your knowledge on the phonological relationship between voiced stops and their corresponding fricatives in Gascon. Determine the conditions under which voiced stops become fricatives in this language.
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