A proclitic is an unstressed word that attaches phonologically to a following stressed word. It functions like a prefix but…
Phonological universals are consistent patterns observed across all human languages. They represent fundamental constraints or tendencies in the sound systems…
Phonological derivation explains how sounds change systematically within and across words, illustrating underlying phonological rules and representations. It's key to…
A nuclear syllable, or nucleus, is the core of a syllable, typically a vowel or diphthong. It carries the syllable's…
Morphophonemics studies the interaction between morphology and phonology. It examines how changes in word structure affect sound patterns and how…
A morphophonemic rule describes how the pronunciation of a morpheme changes based on its phonological environment, particularly when combined with…
Metrical phonology is a linguistic theory that analyzes the rhythmic structure of speech. It models stress patterns, syllable prominence, and…
Lexical phonology models how phonological rules interact with the lexicon. It proposes that phonological rules apply in specific levels or…
Generative phonology is a theory of phonological structure and sound change. It views phonology as a system of rules that…
Complementary distribution describes patterns where two linguistic elements never or rarely appear in the same environment, suggesting a functional or…