Checked Syllables, Checked Tones, and Tone Sandhi in Xiapu Min

A “checked” syllable usually refers to one with a short vowel and an oral or glottal coda, which results impressionistically in a “short” and “abrupt” quality. Although common in languages of the world, it is unclear how to characterize checked syllables phonetically. In this study, we investigated...

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Main Authors: Yuan Chai, Shihong Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-02-01
Series:Languages
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/7/1/47