Universal #870
Legacy number: 870
| Number | 867 |
| Original | In initial clusters, the existence of at least one sequence consisting of two voiced obstruents implies the existence of at least one combination consisting of two unvoiced obstruents. |
| Standardized | In initial clusters, IF there is at least one sequence consisting of two voiced obstruents, THEN there is at least one combination consisting of two unvoiced obstruents. |
| Keywords | consonant cluster, initial, voice, obstruent |
| Domain | phonology |
| Type | implication |
| Status | achronic |
| Quality | almost absolute |
| Basis | sample of 104 languages in Greenberg 1964 |
| Source | Greenberg 1964 [Greenberg 1965: 22, Greenberg 1978e: 262, #26] |
Discussion
Counterexamples
Sgaw dialect of Karen (Sino-Tibetan) (Greenberg 1965: 22, 1978e: 262-263)
Notes
Cf. #871 for final clusters.
Comment
Cf. <a class="innerLink" href="browse.php?entry_id=871"><img src="../img/entry.gif" border="0"> for final clusters.
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