Connected Speech Processes Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What are the connected speech processes
A
Assimilation
Vowel reduction
Elision
Insertion
Substitution
2
Q
What is assimilation
A
When the sound changes to become more like a neighbouring sound
E.g Handbag-> hambag
3
Q
What is vowel reduction
A
Unstressed vowel is reduced to schwa
E.g no-> nuh
4
Q
What is elision
A
Removing a sound e.g vowel, consonant or whole syllable
E.g libri, coz
5
Q
What is insertion
A
Adding in a sound
E.g athelete
6
Q
What is substitution
A
Swapping a sound for a different one e.g running-> runnin
