rarum 26: ‘four’ as a regular base for a numeral system Where found Nyali (aka Huku, Bantu, Niger-Congo), Afudu (affiliation?, Africa); Hawaiian (originally; Polynesian, Austronesian);…
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rarum 23
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rarum 23: word-stress (in non-focussed or naturally focussed phrases) phonetically implemented by low rather than high pitch Where found Saipan and Guam dialects of Chamorro…
nonesuch 22
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nonesuch 22: word-stress on post-postinitial syllable Where found Winnebago (Siouan) Domain phonology Subdomain word-stress Keywords post-postinitial syllable Type nonesuch Universals violated ?, ?, Source Miner,…
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nonesuch 20: Foot Harmony: If at least one foot of a word constitutes a canonical /∪’- / iamb, then all feet of the word are…
Universal 2029:
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Universal 2029: Original If there is only one liquid, there are no onset clusters. Standardized IF there is only one liquid, THEN there are no…
Universal 2028:
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Universal 2028: Original Generally agreed upon “facts” about contour tones (marked = more complex, rarer): (a) contour tones are more marked than level tones;(b) rising…
Universal 2027:
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Universal 2027: Original Measure the (sonorant) rime duration, and you’ll get the right contour tones in the right places: (a) by syllable type: CVV >>…
Universal 2026:
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Universal 2026: Original voiceless geminate stops should be preferred over voiced ones, due to aerodynamic concerns. Standardized IF there are voiced word-initial geminate stops, THEN…