The principal objective of this article is to provide a characterization of the Standard Non-linear conception of extraprosodicity. This concept involves the claim that in some given string, certain constituents (autosegments, syllables, feet, etc.) may not count for the purpose of assigning prosodic structure. In this sense, they are extraprosodic.
To achieve this goal, the present paper is divided into three sections. First, we proceed by defining this concept, delimitating its types and assessing each one against the other to work out their similarities and differences. The second one deals with the phonetics and phonology of extraprosodicity. The goal of this section is to show that extraprosodicity is phonetically well-motivated and phonologically well-founded. The third section deals with the representation of extraprosodic material. Different proposals are sketched and assessed against each other. In doing so, we are seeking to acquaint the unfamiliar reader with the issues extraprosodicity has raised.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1- Definition
2- Types of Extraprosodicity
2.1- Extrametricality
2.2- Floatingness and Extratonality
2.3- Templatic Inertness
2.5 - Extrasyllabicity
3- Phonology and Phonetics of Extraprosodicity
4- The Representation of Extraprosodic Segments
Research Objectives and Themes
The primary objective of this article is to provide a comprehensive characterization of the standard non-linear conception of extraprosodicity, examining how specific constituents may be excluded from prosodic structure assignment. The work explores the phonological and phonetic underpinnings of this concept and evaluates various theoretical representations of extraprosodic segments.
- The theoretical definition and etymology of extraprosodicity within non-linear phonology.
- A detailed analysis of five distinct types of extraprosodicity: extrametricality, floatingness, extratonality, templatic inertness, and extrasyllabicity.
- The phonetic motivation and phonological grounding of extraprosodic material in language processes.
- Comparative assessment of formal representations, including Stray Adjunction and Appendix-based models.
- The integration of extraprosodic segments into prosodic hierarchies and their role in morphophonological rules.
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1- Definition
As far as the etymology of the term extraprosodicity is concerned, we notice that it is composed of three morphemes. The first one, 'extra-', is a prefix with the meaning “additional” or “outside” (cf. Oxford Dictionary). The second morpheme is 'prosodic', which derives from prosody. Following Crystal (1985, pp249-50), prosody is a term used “in suprasegmental phonetics and phonology to refer collectively to a variation in pitch, loudness, tempo and rhythm. Sometimes it is used loosely as a synonym of suprasegmental”. In this study, we take prosody to be a combination of the two senses above (see Hockett, 1947). In other words, prosody simply means non-linear hierarchical units above the segment (tonal tiers, syllables, feet, and word, etc.). As for '-ity', it is a noun-forming suffix. So prosodicity can be taken as a synonym of suprasegmental and of hierarchical structure above the segment. Therefore by combining “extra-“and prosodicity we derive extraprosodicity with the meaning outside prosodic/ hierarchical structure.
With hindsight, in the non-linear paradigm, the concept of extraprosodicity involves the claim that in some given string, certain constituents (autosegments, syllables, feet, etc.) may not count for the purpose of assigning prosodic structure. On this sense, they are extraprosodic.
Summary of Chapters
Introduction: Outlines the objective of characterizing the non-linear conception of extraprosodicity and defines the scope of the study across three core sections.
1- Definition: Explores the etymological components of the term and its usage across various morphophonological frameworks like Metrical Stress and Autosgmental phonology.
2- Types of Extraprosodicity: Provides a synopsis of the five primary instances of extraprosodicity, analyzing their specific constraints and similarities to extrametricality.
3- Phonology and Phonetics of Extraprosodicity: Reviews instrumental research and phonological evidence to demonstrate that extraprosodicity is well-founded and participates in processes like assimilation.
4- The Representation of Extraprosodic Segments: Assesses various theoretical proposals for representing extraprosodic material, focusing on the adjunction of segments to prosodic categories.
Keywords
Extraprosodicity, Extrametricality, Extrasyllabicity, Autosegmental Phonology, Templatic Morphology, Prosodic Licensing, Stray Adjunction, Phonological Representation, Morphophonology, Stress Patterns, Tonal Association, Syllable Structure, Appendix, Non-linear Phonology, Feature Inertness
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this linguistic research?
The work focuses on the characterization of the standard non-linear conception of extraprosodicity, which posits that certain phonological constituents can be ignored during the assignment of prosodic structure.
What are the core thematic areas covered in the article?
The article covers the etymological definition, five specific types of extraprosodicity, its phonetic and phonological motivation, and various theoretical approaches to representing such material.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to synthesize different generative theories to explain why certain constituents are treated as invisible or inert within specific phonological or morphological domains.
Which scientific methodology is employed?
The author employs a descriptive and analytical approach, synthesizing existing literature in non-linear phonology to assess constraints and representations across different theories like Metrical Stress and Templatic Morphology.
What does the main body of the work treat?
The main body examines the specific mechanics of extraprosodicity types, discusses their similarities and differences, reviews phonetic studies, and evaluates formal representations such as adjunction to prosodic words.
Which keywords best characterize this work?
Key terms include extraprosodicity, extrametricality, extrasyllabicity, autosegmental phonology, and prosodic licensing.
How does the article distinguish between 'extrametricality' and 'extrasyllabicity'?
The author notes that extrametricality is often applied as a diacritic for stress rules in metrical theory, whereas extrasyllabicity is specifically a feature of peripheral consonants that fail to syllabify.
What is the role of the 'Appendix' in the discussed theories?
The Appendix serves as a repository for extrasyllabic material that cannot be integrated into standard syllable structure, and the author recommends its adjunction to the prosodic word.
How is 'Templatic Inertness' explained in Classical Arabic?
It is explained as a mechanism where skeletal slots are marked as inert or invisible to the Association Convention to ensure correct one-to-one mapping between segments and slots.
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- Youcef Hdouch (Autor), 2016, The Character of the Extraprosodicity Theory, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/335207
