Linguistics Glossary S

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segmental phonology

 

simple segment

A segment consisting of a root node with only one oral articulator feature. See also complex segment . (Clements and Hume, 1995)

single feature assimilation

Assimilation where only a terminal feature spreads .

Sound Pattern of English, The (SPE)

A major study of generative phonology by Chomsky and Halle in 1968.

spreading

 

stop

 

stricture feature

See articulator-free feature.

syncope

 

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