The Phonology of Norwegian

by Gjert Kristoffersen

Overview

The Norwegian language has undergone considerable change in the last 180 years. In this book, Gjert Kristoffersen, arguably the best Norwegian phonologist, provides readers with an original analysis of the ways in which the sounds and meanings of competing languages may change and evolve.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198237655
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/07/2000
Series:	The ^APhonology of the World's Languages
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Gjert Kristoffersen is Professor of Nordic Languages at the University of Bergen, and was from 1984-1988 the Editor at the Norwegian University Press.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction2. Segments: Inventory and Feature Specifications3. Phonotactic Constraints4. Word Phonology5. Syllable Structure6. Stress Assignment in Simplex Words7. Cyclic Stress Assignment8. Cyclic Syllabification9. Tonal Accents10. Intonation and Rhythm11. Postlexical Segmental Phonology12. Orthographic ConventionsReferences