The Phonology of Norwegian

Erscheinungsjahr 2007
ISBN: 978-0-19-922932-1
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 384 Seiten, Print PDF, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 233 mm, Gewicht: 585 g

This is a comprehensive account of the phonetic and phonological properties of Norwegian. The author considers the structure of the lexicon and the principles by which the ordering of sounds in Norwegian can be defined. He then discusses word phonology and its interaction with lexical structure; the principles of syllabification; the placement of dialects; intonation; and connected speech. Dr Kristoffersen concludes with an analysis of the complex relations between written and spoken language in Norway. The book is written within the framework of Generative Phonology, making use of insights mainly derived from Lexical Theory. Its main, and successful, purpose is to present the phonological system of Norwegian clearly and concisely.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kristoffersen, Gjert

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Phonetik, Phonologie, Prosodie
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Einzelne Sprachen & Sprachfamilien

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- 1: Introduction

- 2: Segments: Inventory and Feature Specifications

- 3: Phonotactic Constraints

- 4: Word Phonology

- 5: Syllable Structure

- 6: Stress Assignment in Simplex Words

- 7: Cyclic Stress Assignment

- 8: Cyclic Syllabification

- 9: Tonal Accents

- 10: Intonation and Rhythm

- 11: Postlexical Segmental Phonology

- 12: Orthographic Conventions

- References

- Index

Über Autor(innen)

Gjert Kristoffersen graduated from the University of Bergen in 1978. He has worked as Assistant Professor of General Linguistics and of Nordic Languages at the University of Tromsø (1979-84); Editor at the Norwegian University Press (Universitetsforlaget) in Tromsø and Oslo (1984-88); and Associate Professor of Nordic Languages at the University of Tromsø (1988-91). From 1991 he has held the post of Professor of Nordic Languages at the University of Bergen. He is the author of numerous articles on sociolinguistics and phonology in Scandinavian journals and anthologies.