Studies in Systemic Phonology [Hardcover]

This is the first collection of studies to apply the theory and techniques of Systemic Linguistics to the topics of phonology: descriptions of the pronunciation systems of languages  consonants, vowels, word accent, rhythm, intonation  and applications in speech synthesis, genre studies and broadcasting.Paul Tenchis an Associate Researcher at the Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy, Cardiff University, UK.

From Prosodic Analysis to Systemic PhonologyPaul Tench
Part I. Segments and Syllables
1 Towards a Systemic Account of Gooniyandi Segmental PhonologyWilliam B. Mcgregor
2 English Consonant Clusters: A Systemic ApproachDavid Young
3 Length in TeluguV. Prakasam
4 The Pharyngealization System in Algerian Spoken ArabicDjafar Eddaikra and Paul Tench
5 Systems for Open Syllabics in North WelshJohn Kelly
6 A Systemic Interpretation of Peking Syllable FinalsM. A. K Halliday
7 Non-Segmental Phonology and Variable Rules: Investigating Variation in Singapore Mandarin Nasal FinalsGraham Lock
Part II. Tones and Tonality
8 An Instrumental Analysis of English Nuclear TonesDavid L. E. Watt
9 Tone And the Status of InformationPaul Tench
10 Tone Groups and Reported Speech in SwahiliJoan Maw
Part III. Discourse and New Directions
11 Monostratal Phonology and Speech SynthesisJohn Coleman And John Local
12 Language as Tranquilizer: A Phonostylistic Study of Some Yoruba LullabiesNiyi Oladeji
13 Prosodic Cohesion In A Systemic Perspective: Philip Larkin Reading 'Toads Revisited'Martin Davies
14 Rhythm And Social Context: Accent and Juncture in the Speech of Professional Radio AnnouncersTheo Van Leeuwen
Index