An Autosegmental Approach to Shilluk Phonology

Shilluk is a Western Nilotic language spoken in southern Sudan. In this study, by using an autosegmental approach, which is based on lexical phonology, the author has been able to analyze the vowel and consonant harmony systems, the tonal system, and the syllable structure of the Shilluk language. Other matters dealt with include the issue of independent representations in connection with discussion of syllable structure, and the order of levels within the lexicon.

Author: Leoma G. Gilley
Publisher: Sil International, Global Publishing
Published: 04/24/1992
Pages: 226
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d
ISBN13: 9780883121061
ISBN10: 0883121069
BISAC Categories:
- Foreign Language Study | African Languages (see also Swahili)
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics | General