Chapter 3 Flashcards
Phonetically-based properties used by phonological analysis
Distinctive Features
The set of segments which have a particular value for some feature or set of feature values
Natural Class
Segment in a phonological rule that is to the left of the arrow
Focus
The matrix immediately to the right of the arrow in a phonological rule
Structural Change
The remainder of a phonological rule which states the conditions outside of the target segment which are necessary for the rule
Trigger / Determinant / Environment
Major class which forms a syllable peak and can therefore be stressed
Syllabic (syl)
Major class feature which allows for spontaneous voicing
Sonorant (son)
Major class feature which obstructs the oral cavity significantly
Consonantal (cons)
Consonant produced with the blade or tip of the tongue raised
Coronal
Consonant produced with major constriction at/in front of the alveolar ridge
Anterior
Consonant produced with greater noisiness
Strident
Consonant produced with constriction extending a considerable distance along the airflow direction
Distributed
Segment where the primary constriction is not narrowed so much that airflow through the oral cavity is blocked
Continuant (cont)
Release of a segment constriction is slowed so that a fricative appears after the stop
Delayed Release (del.rel)
Segment where the velum is lowered so that air escapes through the nose
Nasal (nas)
Segment where the mid-section of the tongue is lowered at the side
Lateral (lat)
Vocal folds are spread apart
Spread Glottis (s.g.)
Vocal folds are slightly constricted
Constricted Glottis (c.g.)
Vocal folds are vibrating
Voice (voi)
