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The Phonology of Standard Chinese

The Phonology of Standard Chinese

by San Duanmu
The Phonology of Standard Chinese

The Phonology of Standard Chinese

by San Duanmu

Overview

The fully revised edition of San Duanmu's popular introduction to Chinese phonology reflects recent research and theoretical advances in particular work in feature, syllable, and stress. The author has also added a chapter on rhythm in poetry.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780199215782
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 12/07/2007
Series: The ^APhonology of the World's Languages
Pages: 382
Product dimensions: 9.30(w) x 6.00(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

San Duanmu is Professor of Linguistics, University of Michigan. He obtained his Ph.D. in linguistics from MIT in 1990s and has held teaching posts at Fudan University, Shanghai (1981-86) and at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (1991-present).

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. The Sound Inventory3. Combinations and Variation4. The Syllable5. Words and Compounds6. Stress7. The Word length Problem8. The Word Order Problem9. The [r] Suffix10. Tone: Basic Properties11. Tone 3 Sandhi (T3S)12. Rhythm in Poetry13. Connected Speech and Other Dialects14. Theoretical ImplicationsAppendix: Full Syllables in SCReferencesIndex
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