Introduction

In this lesson, the goal is to learn about the motivations for distinctive features in phonological theory.

Major Terms

• natural class
• distinctive features
  • [± consonantal]
  • [± sonorant]
  • [± approximant]
  • [± voice]
  • [± spread glottis]
  • [± constricted glottis]
  • [± continuant]
  • [± nasal]
  • [± lateral]
  • [LABIAL]
    • [± round]
  • [CORONAL]
    • [± distributed]
    • [± anterior]
    • [± strident]
  • [DORSAL]
    • [± high]
    • [± low]
    • [± back]
    • [± tense]
  • [RADICAL]

In the first section, you will be introduced to the idea of a natural class.

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Phonology

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