Sound Alternations in Language

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What are sound variations in words, their derivatives, and grammatical form words known as?

Sound alternations (correct)
Historical alternations
Phonemic and allophone alternations
Assimilation, accommodation, and reduction

What type of sound alternations are caused by assimilation, accommodation, and reduction in speech?

Alternations of phonemes
Phonemic changes in earlier periods
Sound alternations (correct)
Historical alternations

What is important to differentiate when approaching the matter from the phonological viewpoint?

Neutral sound
Assimilation, accommodation, and reduction
Phonemic and allophone alternations (correct)
Sound alternations

What are some sound alternations traced to in the language development?

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What do historical alternations mark in the language development?

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Study Notes

Sound Variations in Words

Phonological Alternations: This term encompasses variations in sound within words, their derivatives, and grammatical forms.

Types of Sound Alternations

Assimilation: Sounds become similar to neighboring sounds.
Accommodation: Sounds adjust to surrounding sounds.
Reduction: Sounds are simplified or weakened.

Phonological Viewpoint

Distinguish between phonemic and phonetic variations:
- Phonemic variations: Changes in sound significantly affecting meaning.
- Phonetic variations: Changes in sound due to pronunciation, without affecting meaning.

Sound Alternations Traced to Language Development

Sound changes over time: Alternations reflect historical changes in pronunciation.
Evolution of sound systems: These variations reveal how the language's sound system has evolved.

Historical Alternations

Marking stages of language development: Studying these alternations sheds light on the language's historical evolution.

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Test your knowledge of sound alternations in language with this quiz. Identify and understand how sound variations occur in words and their derivatives, including grammatical forms. Explore examples and concepts related to sound alternations and assimilation in linguistics.