Nuer Tonal inventory
The tonal system of Nuer has been a matter of much uncertainty. Here we present empirical evidence in favor of a three toneme system with some typologically rare features. One of them is an intriguing case of allotony based on the phonation of the vowel: the High toneme has a falling allotone over m...
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Main Author: | Irina Monich |
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Format: | article |
Language: | EN FR |
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LibraryPress@UF
2020
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/e0f788b3fd614fe39fc054ebba9f862c |
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