Syllables and Phonotactics
Syllables and Phonotactics
Syllables and Phonotactics
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Syllabic Consonants in English<br />
Key Fact:<br />
The consonants [l], [n], <strong>and</strong> [ô], can be nuclei in English.<br />
Words With Consonants as Syllabic Nuclei:<br />
◮ “kitten” [kI . tn]<br />
◮ “cuddle” [k2 . dl]<br />
◮ “banner” [bæ . nô]<br />
Question: Why do we say they are the nucleus of a syllable?<br />
Answer: We hear these words as having two syllables...<br />
...but there is no ‘second vowel’ before the final consonant.<br />
◮ With “kitten” <strong>and</strong> “cuddle”, your tongue never leaves the<br />
alveolar ridge after [t]/[d].<br />
<strong>Syllables</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Phonotactics</strong><br />
Supplementary<br />
Readings<br />
Introduction <strong>and</strong><br />
IPA Practice<br />
The Basics of<br />
<strong>Syllables</strong><br />
<strong>Syllables</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Phonotactics</strong><br />
Syllabification Rule<br />
Syllabic<br />
Consonants<br />
Onsets Over<br />
Codas
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