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Phoneme Theory
the theory of phonemes
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Undergraduate 3
04/19/2016

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Term
alpha symbol and uses
Definition
a(non fancy)
-used when there are multiple rules in one phonemic rule
-has to have one on each side of slash
-used so we don't have to write multiple rules

ex: [+nasal]-[a(non fancy) place]/_C[a place]
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feature geomentry
Definition
theory about hierarchic arrangement of phonetic feature
Term
Elision
Definition
Process where sounds within or between words are simplified in connected speech=segment deletion
ex:gnome is pronounced nome
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Apthesis
Definition
process where we stick stuff in
Term
haplology
Definition
type of elision; 1 or 2 more or less similar sequence of segments in a word

ex: similarly -/simili/
library-/libri/
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Bleed Environment
Definition
When one rule reduces environment of sencond rule
-devoicing occurs first, reducing number
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Feed Environment
Definition
when one rule acts to increase the environment of another rule
-devoicing first, increases the number of cases where a vowel occurs before a voiceless consonant

ex: right, ride
hat, had
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Phonological Changes happen because...
Definition
1)ease of pronunciation
2)mishearing
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Phoneme Theory
Definition
infinite number of sounds in english
-find one minimal pair..find a lot more
Term
phonemic neutralization
Definition
2 usually distinct phonemes share same allophonic pronunciation in particular environment
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Why is it important to study linguistics?
Definition
to teach non-natives
to learn new language
to be aware of different accents
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phonetic transcription
Definition
use square brackets []
uses IPA
Term
broad transcription
Definition
deliberately leave out small details
Term
phonemic transcription
Definition
uses //
uses symbols unique to individual languages
maximally broad transcription
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