The vowel system of the Middle Atlantic dialect of American English

2024/06/07 by Rhodes, Richard A.

paper · doi:10.25364/04.49:2023.94.2

Abstract

This paper explores the vowel system of the Middle Atlantic dialect of North American English, giving a more in-depth account than is provided in the Atlas of North American English. It addresses issues relevant for Natural Phonology including marginal contrast and the relevance of morphological relations.

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