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==Definition==
 
'''Tone stability''' is a phenomenon found in [[tone language]]s. A [[segment]] can be deleted while leaving behind the specification of [[tone]] height. This specification is found on a neighboring segment, often creating a [[contour tone]].  
 
'''Tone stability''' is a phenomenon found in [[tone language]]s. A [[segment]] can be deleted while leaving behind the specification of [[tone]] height. This specification is found on a neighboring segment, often creating a [[contour tone]].  
  
===Example===
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==Example==
 
In Margi the two [[morpheme]]s /ng?/ and /y?/ are realized as [ngya]. The vowel [e] is deleted, leaving behind the low tone. This low tone settles on the remaining vowel and forms a contour tone with the original tone of the second vowel.
 
In Margi the two [[morpheme]]s /ng?/ and /y?/ are realized as [ngya]. The vowel [e] is deleted, leaving behind the low tone. This low tone settles on the remaining vowel and forms a contour tone with the original tone of the second vowel.
  
 
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=== Links ===
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==See also==
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*[[Tone]]
  
[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Tone+stability&lemmacode=177 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics]
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*[http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Tone+stability&lemmacode=177 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics]
=== References ===
 
  
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== References ==
 
* Goldsmith 1976. ''Autosegmental phonology,'' PhD diss. MIT, Cambridge MA. Distributed by IULC, published by Garland Press, New York, 1979.
 
* Goldsmith 1976. ''Autosegmental phonology,'' PhD diss. MIT, Cambridge MA. Distributed by IULC, published by Garland Press, New York, 1979.
  
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Definition

Tone stability is a phenomenon found in tone languages. A segment can be deleted while leaving behind the specification of tone height. This specification is found on a neighboring segment, often creating a contour tone.

Example

In Margi the two morphemes /ng?/ and /y?/ are realized as [ngya]. The vowel [e] is deleted, leaving behind the low tone. This low tone settles on the remaining vowel and forms a contour tone with the original tone of the second vowel.

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See also

Links

References

  • Goldsmith 1976. Autosegmental phonology, PhD diss. MIT, Cambridge MA. Distributed by IULC, published by Garland Press, New York, 1979.
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