Sac 1 Part 1- Phonological Changes Flashcards
1
Q
Name 3 phonological changes
A
Elision
Insertion
Assimilation
2
Q
Define elision
A
Slurring or omission of certain sounds. Eg- Ol’ man
3
Q
What is vowel reduction
A
Weakening of vowels when words are unstressed
4
Q
Define insertion
A
Addiction of sounds where they previously didn’t exist
5
Q
Define assimilation
A
Sounds changing their shape to become more alike. Eg- hand bag pronounced as hambag
6
Q
What is the great English vowel shift
A
Massive sound shift affecting the long vowels of English
