/æl/-/el/ Transposition in Australian English: Hypercorrection or a Competing Sound Change?
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A sound change is underway in Australian English where /el/ sequences are realised as [æl] by some speakers. Another less noted and possibly related phenomenon is also occurring, where /æl/ is realised as [el] by speakers in the same region (/æl/-/el/ transposition). In this investigation we introduce /æl/-/el/-transposition, provide experimental data relating to it, and discuss issues surrounding the phenomenon. We also posit possible reasons for its existence: a) hypercorrection related to the /el/->[æl] sound change, or b) the extension of an unrelated sound change where /æ/ raises in the presence of nasals.
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تاریخ انتشار 2011