CV Phonology: A Generative Theory of the Syllable (Linguistic Inquiry Monographs)

197 Pages·1983·4.834 MB·English

by  George N. Clements, Samuel Jay Keyser

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CV PHONOLOGY
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9. CV Phonology: A Generative Theory of the Syllable
George N. Clements and Samuel Jay Keyser
CV PHONOLOGY
A Generative Theory of the Syllable
George N. Clements
Samuel Jay Keyser
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Clements, George N.
CV phonology.
(Linguistic inquiry monographs ; 9)
Supersedes 2 earlier studies by the authors:
A three-tiered theory of the syllable (1981) and The hierarchical
nature of the Klamath syllable (priv. circulated 1980).
Bibliography: p.
1. Grammar, Comparative and general—Syllable. 2. Grammar,
Comparative and general—Phonology. 3. Generative grammar. I.
Keyser, Samuel Jay, 1935– . II. Title. III. Title; C.V. phonology.
IV. Series.
P236.C57 1983 415 83-10669
ISBN 0-262-03098-5
ISBN 0-262-53047-3 (pbk.)
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1 - Overview
Chapter 2 - A Three-Tiered Theory of the Syllable
2.1 - Well-formed Expressions
2.2 - Core Syllables
2.3 - Core Syllable Associations
2.4 - Core Syllable Division
2.5 - A Case Study: English Initial Clusters
2.5.1 - Excursus on Acquisition
2.6 - Syllable Transformations
Chapter 3 - Evidence for the Theory
3.1 Evidence for the Syllable Tier
3.2 - Evidence for the CV-Tier
3.3 - Mapping
3.4 - Unassociated CV Elements
3.4.1 - Turkish
3.4.2 - Finnish
3.5 - Compensatory Lengthening
3.6 - The Mora
3.7 - Branching Segments
3.8 - French Liaison and the Feature [ + syllabic]
Chapter 4 - Extrasyllabicity and Vowel Epenthesis in Klamath
4.1 - Introduction
4.2 - Core Syllable Representation
4.3 - Epenthesis
4.3.1 - Sonorant Cluster Epenthesis
4.3.2 - General Epenthesis
4.3.3 - Affiliation Rules
4.3.4 - Epenthesis tn Final Clusters
4.3.5 - Glide Epenthesis
4.4 - Conclusion
Chapter 5 - Syllable Theory and Global Rules
5.1 - The Problem of Vowel Length in Klamath
5.2 - In Preparation for a Solution
5.2.1 - Initial Vowel Truncation
5.2.2 - Vowel Deletion
5.2.3 - Vowel Reduction
5.3 - The Cycle in Klamath
5.3.1 - Further Evidence for the Cycle
5.3.2 - Klamath and the Strict Cycle
5.4 - The Solution to Vowel Shortening
5.5 - Remarks on a Non-cyclic Alternative
5.6 - Conclusion
References
Foreword
We are pleased to present this monograph as the ninth in the
series Linguistic Inquiry Monographs. These monographs will
present new and original research beyond the scope of the article.
Because of their originality it is hoped that they will benefit our field
by bringing to it perspectives that will stimulate further research and
insight.
Originally published in a limited edition, the Linguistic Inquiry
Monograph series is now available on a much wider scale. This
change is due to the great interest engendered by the series and the
needs of a growing readership. The editors wish to thank the readers
for their support and welcome suggestions about future directions
the series might take.
Samuel Jay Keyser
for the Editorial Board