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Phonotactic Constraints
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1. Introduction The study of phonotactics is concerned with speakers’ knowledge of possible and impossible sound combinations. Mandarin, according to Duanmu (2003), should theoretically have 1,900 possible syllables (without tones), assuming 18 onset consonants, 3 glides, 5 vowels and 4 finals (2 glides [i u] and two nasals). Yet, only about 400 are observed. Likewise, Cantonese has approximately 1,900 distinct syllables (Kirby and Yu 2007). This syllable inventory, however, only encompasses aroun…
Date:
2017-03-02
