| Автор | CHEN, LI-MEI |
| Автор | KENT, RAYMOND D. |
| Дата выпуска | 2005 |
| dc.description | Most studies on CV co-occurrence patterns in early phonetic development have been based on Indo-European languages. Data from infants learning Mandarin, which has a substantially different phonological system from Indo-European languages, can confirm or refute the findings of previous studies, thus shedding further light on the theoretical bases of CV association. Spontaneous vocalizations were recorded in 45-minute sessions for each of 24 Mandarin-learning infants aged 0;7 to 1;6. In addition, the speech production of 24 caregivers was audio-recorded during their natural daily interactions with the infants at home. Both infantsʼ vocalizations and adultsʼ speech were transcribed and analysed for consonant–vowel co-occurrence patterns. These patterns were similar to those in other language groups, but language-specific patterns were evident by 1;0. Combinations of alveolars+front vowels and velars+back vowels confirm Davis & MacNeilageʼs (1990, 1995) frame-then-content theory and Clementsʼs (1991) model of unified features for consonants and vowels. However, our finding of a language-specific pattern (labials+back vowels) suggests the need to reexamine the ‘pure frame’ of Davis & MacNeilage and Clementsʼs grouping of labials and rounded vowels. |
| Издатель | Cambridge University Press |
| Название | Consonant–vowel co-occurrence patterns in Mandarin-learning infantsWe are grateful to the infants and their families who participated in both this study and the pilot study. Without their involvement, this work would not have been possible. Their hospitality made the whole recording procedure an enjoyable experience. In revising the manuscript, we appreciate the insightful and detailed comments from the reviewers. |
| DOI | 10.1017/S0305000905006896 |
| Electronic ISSN | 1469-7602 |
| Print ISSN | 0305-0009 |
| Журнал | Journal of Child Language |
| Том | 32 |
| Первая страница | 507 |
| Последняя страница | 534 |
| Аффилиация | CHEN LI-MEI; National Cheng Kung University |
| Аффилиация | KENT RAYMOND D.; University of Wisconsin-Madison; University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| Выпуск | 3 |
