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Explore a rigorous empirical study of English phonetics and phonology with Compound Stress in English: The Phonetics and Phonology of Prosodic Prominence. This volume, part of the Linguistische Arbeiten series (539), examines the two specific prominence patterns found in English nominal compounds. By investigating listener proficiency and identifying the specific acoustic properties that distinguish these patterns, this work provides a statistical method to predict the prominence pattern of any given compound. Readers will gain a deep understanding of how semantic and structural factors influence the distribution of these patterns. Additionally, the book addresses the variability found in English compound stress assignment both within and across different speakers. This text is an essential resource for those studying language patterns and the acoustic mechanics of English prosody.

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Provides a rigorous empirical investigation into the two primary prominence patterns found in English nominal compounds.

Identifies specific acoustic properties used to statistically predict the prominence pattern of any given compound.

Analyzes how semantic and structural factors influence the distribution of prosodic prominence patterns.

Examines listener proficiency regarding the identification of English compound stress patterns.

Addresses the extent of variability in English compound stress assignment among different speakers.

Offers a detailed study of phonetics and phonology within the Linguistische Arbeiten series.

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19 April 2011
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