Article Title

Central vs. back vowels

Authors

Steve Parker, SIL-UND

DOI

10.31356/silwp.vol44.05

Abstract

At least fourteen languages contrast a central and a back vowel which are otherwise identical (in height, rounding, tenseness, etc.). Three previous feature systems are argued to be inadequate for capturing these contrasts. A new model is proposed, redefining the feature [± back] (as a dependent of the Dorsal Node) so that it can distinguish between central and back vowels.

Recommended Citation

Parker, Steve (2000) "Central vs. back vowels," Work Papers of the Summer Institute of Linguistics, University of North Dakota Session: Vol. 44, Article 5.
DOI: 10.31356/silwp.vol44.05
Available at: https://commons.und.edu/sil-work-papers/vol44/iss1/5