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'''Tone stability''' is a phenomenon found in [[tone language]]s. A [[segment]] can be deleted while leaving behind the specification of [[tone]] height. This specification is found on a neighboring segment, often creating a [[contour tone]]. | '''Tone stability''' is a phenomenon found in [[tone language]]s. A [[segment]] can be deleted while leaving behind the specification of [[tone]] height. This specification is found on a neighboring segment, often creating a [[contour tone]]. | ||
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In Margi the two [[morpheme]]s /ng?/ and /y?/ are realized as [ngya]. The vowel [e] is deleted, leaving behind the low tone. This low tone settles on the remaining vowel and forms a contour tone with the original tone of the second vowel. | In Margi the two [[morpheme]]s /ng?/ and /y?/ are realized as [ngya]. The vowel [e] is deleted, leaving behind the low tone. This low tone settles on the remaining vowel and forms a contour tone with the original tone of the second vowel. | ||
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| + | *[[Tone]] | ||
| − | [http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Tone+stability&lemmacode=177 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | + | == Links == |
| − | + | *[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Tone+stability&lemmacode=177 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | |
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| + | == References == | ||
* Goldsmith 1976. ''Autosegmental phonology,'' PhD diss. MIT, Cambridge MA. Distributed by IULC, published by Garland Press, New York, 1979. | * Goldsmith 1976. ''Autosegmental phonology,'' PhD diss. MIT, Cambridge MA. Distributed by IULC, published by Garland Press, New York, 1979. | ||
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Definition
Tone stability is a phenomenon found in tone languages. A segment can be deleted while leaving behind the specification of tone height. This specification is found on a neighboring segment, often creating a contour tone.
Example
In Margi the two morphemes /ng?/ and /y?/ are realized as [ngya]. The vowel [e] is deleted, leaving behind the low tone. This low tone settles on the remaining vowel and forms a contour tone with the original tone of the second vowel.
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See also
Links
References
- Goldsmith 1976. Autosegmental phonology, PhD diss. MIT, Cambridge MA. Distributed by IULC, published by Garland Press, New York, 1979.
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