Chapter 3: Phonology

Question 1

What is the basic syllable structure?

Answer 1

Syllable (σ), divides into onset (O) and Rhyme (R). Rhyme divides into Nucleus (N) and Coda (C).

Question 2

What is the sonority scale?

Answer 2

Obstruents; Stops, Fricatives, and Affricates (0), Nasals (1), Liquids (2), Glides (3), Vowels (4)

Question 3

What is the Binarity Requirement?

Answer 3

There can only be a maximum of 2 consonants in an onset or a coda within a syllable.

Question 4

What class(es) is/are [+consonantal]?

Answer 4

Obstruents, Nasals, Liquids

Question 5

What class(es) is/are [+syllabic]?

Answer 5

Vowels

Question 6

What class(es) is/are [+sonorant]?

Answer 6

Nasals, Liquids, Glides, Vowels. (Obstruents are the only [-sonorant])

Question 7

What class(es) is/are [+lateral]?

Answer 7

All and only varieties of L.

Question 8

What class(es) is/are [+continuent]?

Answer 8

Vowels, glides, liquids, and fricatives.

Question 9

What sound(s) is/are [+DR]?

Answer 9

/tʃ/ and /dʒ/