Ecological Aspects of the Beats-and-Binding Phonology as Exemplified in a Comparison of Word-Medial Clusters in English and Spanish
Ecological Aspects of the Beats-and-Binding Phonology as Exemplified in a Comparison of Word-Medial Clusters in English and Spanish

Summary/Abstract: The paper offers a study of word-medial clusters in English and Spanish according toparameters established by Beats-and-Binding Phonology [e.g. Dziubalska-Kołaczyk 1995,2002, 2009]. The discussion shows that a syllable-less explanation allows provides insightswhich are not evident in syllable-based paradigms. Clusters are evaluated and discussed intwo groups: Spanish and English doubles and triples (plus more). The discussion also showsthat B&B Phonology is compatible with an ecological perspective towards language study.

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