EXAM- Phonological Change Flashcards
1
Q
Elision
A
Slurring or omission of certain sounds in words. Eg- ol’ man
2
Q
Vowel reduction
A
Related to the weakening of vowels in words
3
Q
Insertion
A
The addition of sounds where they previously didn’t exist
4
Q
Assimilation
A
Sounds changing their shape to become more alike. Eg- hand bag pronounced as hambag
5
Q
The great English vowel shift
A
A massive sound change effecting the long vowels of English
