Assimilation. Flashcards

1
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What is assimilation?

A

When one phoneme changes to another phoneme.

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2
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Catford’s definition of assimiliation is when “two ______ segments become more _____ one another”.

A

Succesive, Like.

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3
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When is Assimilation common?

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In fast/Connected speech.

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4
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When is assimilation uncommon?

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Assimilation is uncommon in slow speech.

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5
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Is Assimilation optional?

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Yes, assimilation IS optional.

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6
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Assimilation is the complete change in ______.

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Phoneme.

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7
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What is the only direction assimilation usually occurs?

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In the Anticipatory Direction.

X:Y, Y influences X

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8
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What is the most common type of assimilation?

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Place of Articulation.

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9
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Give an example of place of articulation assimilation.

A

“Red Car” becomes “Reg Car”

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10
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Name this type of assimilation:

“Good morning” becomes “Goom morning”.

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Manner of articulation assimilation. eg voiced plosive becomes voiced nasal.

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Give an example of when Voicing Assimilation occurs.

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“haz seen” becomes “has seen”.

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What is partial assimilation?

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When the segment isn’t completely changed.

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13
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Orchard used to be produced as “ortyard” now we say “orchard”, what is this an example of?

A

Historical Assimilation.

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14
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You can also get _____ specific assimilation.

A

Accent.

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15
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Define Coalescence.

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When 2 sounds combine to create another sound.

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16
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“did you” becomes “diJu” - what is this called?

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Coalescence.