ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-134-034 · ATLAS 251

Archiphoneme

An abstract phonological unit that represents the common features of several phonemes that are neutralized in a given position.

Explanation

An abstract phonological unit representing the common features of several phonemes that are neutralized in a given position. Where a distinction is lost, a common structural core remains.

Example

A final position can neutralize a contrast that is audible elsewhere.

Counterexample

A specific spoken sound is not itself the abstract archiphoneme.

Distinction

Distinction from phoneme: A specific spoken sound is not itself the abstract archiphoneme.

Effect on thought and perception

Where a distinction is lost, a common structural core remains.

Resonance

Archiphonemes make a directional relationship perceptible: where a distinction is lost, a common structural core remains.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Archiphoneme“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-134-034. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-134-034

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