Neutralization

By: Daniel Silverman

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Paperback | 16 August 2012

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The function of language is to transmit information from speakers to listeners. This book investigates an aspect of linguistic sound patterning that has traditionally been assumed to interfere with this function - neutralization, a conditioned limitation on the distribution of a language''s contrastive values. The book provides in-depth, nuanced and critical analyses of many theoretical approaches to neutralization in phonology and argues for a strictly functional characterization of the term: neutralizing alternations are only function-negative to the extent that they derive homophones, and most surprisingly, neutralization is often function-positive, by serving as an aid to parsing. Daniel Silverman encourages the reader to challenge received notions by carefully considering these functional consequences of neutralization. The book includes a glossary, discussion points and lists of further reading to help advanced phonology students consolidate the main ideas and findings on neutralization.

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'Neutralization is a must-read for students and researchers interested in neutralization, a long-standing issue in phonological theory. Silverman's comprehensive survey of traditional and current approaches is both useful and stimulating.' Jongho Jun, Seoul National University
'A detailed and critical exploration of neutralization that will be a valuable resource for both beginning and advanced scholars, regardless of theoretical orientation.' Beth Hume, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

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The rhyme and the reason of neutralization
Rhyme
Observation and Description:
Topology
Typology
Taxonomy
False Positives:
Partial phonemic overlap
Near-neutralization
Explanation:
Ease of production
Ease of perception
Phonetic misperception
Semantic misperception: early proposals
Semantic misperception: recent proposals
Exemplification:
Case study
Domains of application
Distinctions are drawn that matter
Reason:
Cement
Boundary signals
Prosodies
Transitional probabilities
The power of Babelese
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