This paper investigates palatalization in the Laomian language, comparing its bilabial, velar, and coronal consonants with counterparts in related languages. A phonological analysis of palatalization's evolution in Laomian is presented using feature geometry, nonlinear phonology, and Optimality Theory. The study reveals distinct evolutionary patterns for different consonant types and the persistence of dual pronunciations in some words, reflecting different evolutionary stages.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Jul 18, 2023
Authors
Yijia Zhang, Xiaoyu Jin, Li Liu
Tags
palatalization
Laomian language
phonological analysis
Optimality Theory
consonants evolution
feature geometry
nonlinear phonology
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