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What occurs when there is an i or a j glide in the following syllable?
Umlaut/I-Mutation
What is the articulation change when a vowel moves forward or forward and up?
Umlaut/I-Mutation
What does 'u' become during I-Mutation?
y
What does 'o' become during I-Mutation?
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What does 'a' become during I-Mutation?
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In which time period does I-Mutation occur?
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What does 'æ' become during I-Mutation?
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What does 'eo' become during I-Mutation?
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What does 'ea' become during I-Mutation?
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What are long vowel changes in relation to short vowels?
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Study Notes
Overview of Umlaut/I-Mutation
- Umlaut or I-Mutation is a phonological phenomenon affecting vowels in certain linguistic contexts.
- Occurs when an "i" or "j" glide in a following syllable influences the previous vowel, altering its quality.
Articulation Changes
- Vowels subjected to umlaut typically shift forward in articulation, often moving upward as well.
Vowel Transformations
- The vowel "u" transforms into "y".
- The vowel "o" changes to "e".
- The vowel "a" evolves into "æ", which can further modify to "e" when preceding a nasal sound (e.g., in "Angle" evolving into "English").
Historical Context
- Umlaut primarily transpired during the transition from the Germanic languages to Old English, signifying a critical phase in the evolution of the English language.
Further Vowel Changes
- The vowel "æ" transitions to "e".
- The diphthong "eo" is shifted to "ie".
- The combination "ea" also changes to "ie".
Long Vowel Changes
- Changes seen in long vowels parallel those of short vowels, indicating a consistent pattern in vowel evolution during this linguistic period.
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