Vowel Shifting In The English Language

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Long Vowel Shifts In English C 1050 1700

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Author : Gjertrud Flermoen Stenbrenden
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-03-11

Long Vowel Shifts In English C 1050 1700 written by Gjertrud Flermoen Stenbrenden and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-11 with Foreign Language Study categories.

This thorough analysis of documented Middle English spelling establishes when and where long-vowel change took place.

Historical Phonology Of English

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Author : Donka Minkova
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2013-12-10

Historical Phonology Of English written by Donka Minkova and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

A thorough and fascinating exploration of the evolution of English' phonological structure, this book traces the history of individual sounds and their representation through Old, Middle, Early Modern and Present Day English.Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book covers the sounds of English, consonantal histories, Middle English dialects, vowel quality and quantity in Early Modern English, the English stress system and Early English verse forms to demonstrate how the present form of the language is indebted to its past.Key Features: Places linguistic findings into historical, literary and social contextsExplains Modern English's phonological features in terms of its developmentAdditional exercises, references and suggestions for further reading will be available on the book's webpage

Vowel Shifting In The English Language

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Author : Kamil Kaźmierski
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2015-03-10

Vowel Shifting In The English Language written by Kamil Kaźmierski and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

English has long been suspected to be a vowel-shifting language. This hypothesis, often only adumbrated in previous work, is closely investigated in this book. Framed within a novel framework combining evolutionary linguistics and Optimality Theory, the account proposed here argues that the replacement of duration by quality as the primary cue to signaling vowel oppositions has resulted in the ‘shiftiness’ of many post-medieval English varieties.

Linguistic Change And The Great Vowel Shift In English

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Author : Patricia M. Wolfe
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-07-28

Linguistic Change And The Great Vowel Shift In English written by Patricia M. Wolfe and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-28 with History categories.

Phonetic Shifts In The English Language

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Author : Dr. D. Kavitha
language : en
Publisher: RK Publication
Release Date : 2025-01-31

Phonetic Shifts In The English Language written by Dr. D. Kavitha and has been published by RK Publication this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-31 with Bibles categories.

Phonetic Shifts in the English Language the historical evolution of English pronunciation, tracing significant phonological changes from Old English to Modern English. The examines key shifts such as the Great Vowel Shift, consonant mutations, and influences from other languages. It linguistic patterns, regional variations, and the impact of phonetics on spelling and grammar. Through detailed analysis, it provides insights into the dynamic nature of language and how pronunciation continues to evolve. Ideal for linguists, historians, and language enthusiasts, this book offers a comprehensive study of phonetic transformations shaping English over centuries.

Vowel Shifting In The English Language

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Author : Kamil Kaźmierski
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2015-03-10

Vowel Shifting In The English Language written by Kamil Kaźmierski and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-10 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

English has long been suspected to be a vowel-shifting language. This hypothesis, often only adumbrated in previous work, is closely investigated in this book. Framed within a novel framework combining evolutionary linguistics and Optimality Theory, the account proposed here argues that the replacement of duration by quality as the primary cue to signaling vowel oppositions has resulted in the ‘shiftiness’ of many post-medieval English varieties.

Studies In The History Of The English Language

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Author : Donka Minkova
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Release Date : 2002

Studies In The History Of The English Language written by Donka Minkova and has been published by Walter de Gruyter this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

The future of English linguistics as envisaged by the editors of Topics in English Linguistics lies in empirical studies which integrate work in English linguistics into general and theoretical linguistics on the one hand, and comparative linguistics on the other. The TiEL series features volumes that present interesting new data and analyses, and above all fresh approaches that contribute to the overall aim of the series, which is to further outstanding research in English linguistics.

A Companion To The History Of The English Language

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Author : Haruko Momma
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2011-05-06

A Companion To The History Of The English Language written by Haruko Momma and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-06 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

A Companion to the History of the English Language addresses the linguistic, cultural, social, and literary approaches to language study. The first text to offer a complete survey of the field, this volume provides the most up-to-date insights of leading international scholars. An accessible reference to the history of the English language Comprises more than sixty essays written by leading international scholars Aids literature students in incorporating language study into their work Includes an historical survey of the English language, from its Germanic and Indo- European beginnings to modern British and American English Enriched with maps, diagrams, and illustrations from historical publications Introduces the latest scholarship in the field

Studying The English Language

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Author : Rob Penhallurick
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2017-09-16

Studying The English Language written by Rob Penhallurick and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

In this lively and engaging textbook, Rob Penhallurick introduces readers to the diversity and history of the English language, and to relevant contemporary and classic work in linguistics. Organised into eighteen thematic chapters, each of which can be read in one sitting, it covers topics such as the effects of dialect and accent on identity, swearing and offensive names in English, language and gender, language planning and theories about the origin of language. Chapters are full of entertaining examples, illustrations and suggestions for further reading. This is an ideal companion for all those new to the study of the English language, and essential reading for anyone with a general interest in the subject. New to this Edition: - Three new chapters on the story of American English, the spread of English across the world and the work of Noam Chomsky