On five-level tone contrasts: the case of Dan-Gblewo
Keywords:
tonal contrast, voice quality, creaky voice, Dan-Gblewo
Abstract
The central goal of this research is to propose that no language utilizes more than four level pitches contrastively (from low to high). The central question is whether a five- or six-way contrast represents five or six level tones, or a combination of level tones, contour tones, voice quality, and syllable type. We argue that Dan-Gblewo operates a four-level-plus-creaky-voice system rather than a five-level tone system. We show that Dan must be analysed as such from the empirical, experimental, and theoretical perspectives.Downloads
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Published
2022-03-22
How to Cite
Akinlabi, A., Ahoua, F., & Gondo, B. G. (2022). On five-level tone contrasts: the case of Dan-Gblewo. Stellenbosch Papers in Linguistics Plus, 62(2), 35-50. https://doi.org/10.5842/62-2-908
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