Approaches to Metaphony in the Languages of Italy (Phonology and Phonetics [PP]): 20 - Hardcover

 
9783110369564: Approaches to Metaphony in the Languages of Italy (Phonology and Phonetics [PP]): 20

Synopsis

This volume presents current work on a topic in Romance linguistics that still informs linguistic theory to this day: metaphony in the languages of Italy. Papers discuss fundamental research topics such as phonological opacity in the light of chain shifts, post-tonic harmony and consonant transparency, the role of morphosyntax in the typology of metaphony, the explanatory adequacy of feature-based versus element-based analyses, and the locus of metaphony in grammar. Other chapters present new experimental data, thus building a more accurate empirical foundation for the study of metaphony. We envision the volume to become a reference book not only for an updated descriptive survey of metaphonic patterns in Italy but also a thorough discussion of the challenges that metaphony poses for different (morpho)phonological theories. The book bridges the gap between descriptive works and theoretical thinking in the study of metaphony.

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About the Author

F. Torres-Tamarit, VU Univ. and Meertens Institute, The Netherlands; K. Linke and M. van Oostendorp, Leiden Univ. and Meertens Inst.

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ISBN 10:  3110366320 ISBN 13:  9783110366327
Publisher: De Gruyter Mouton, 2016
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