Assimilation. Flashcards
What is assimilation?
When one phoneme changes to another phoneme.
Catford’s definition of assimiliation is when “two ______ segments become more _____ one another”.
Succesive, Like.
When is Assimilation common?
In fast/Connected speech.
When is assimilation uncommon?
Assimilation is uncommon in slow speech.
Is Assimilation optional?
Yes, assimilation IS optional.
Assimilation is the complete change in ______.
Phoneme.
What is the only direction assimilation usually occurs?
In the Anticipatory Direction.
X:Y, Y influences X
What is the most common type of assimilation?
Place of Articulation.
Give an example of place of articulation assimilation.
“Red Car” becomes “Reg Car”
Name this type of assimilation:
“Good morning” becomes “Goom morning”.
Manner of articulation assimilation. eg voiced plosive becomes voiced nasal.
Give an example of when Voicing Assimilation occurs.
“haz seen” becomes “has seen”.
What is partial assimilation?
When the segment isn’t completely changed.
Orchard used to be produced as “ortyard” now we say “orchard”, what is this an example of?
Historical Assimilation.
You can also get _____ specific assimilation.
Accent.
Define Coalescence.
When 2 sounds combine to create another sound.
