Vowel harmony in Rma: a diachronic perspective

IF 0.6 2区文学 0 LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS

Folia Linguistica Pub Date : 2023-07-18 DOI:10.1515/flin-2023-2023

Nathaniel A. Sims

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Abstract

Abstract This paper looks at the vowel harmony system of Ronghong Rma (Qiang). This system has previously been described in terms of synchronic vowel alternations. This paper takes a different approach to explore the diachronic element of vowel harmony. The finding is that ‘harmonization’ is epiphenomenal and that the vowel alternations are the results of regular sound changes from an earlier stage in the language. This diachronic perspective brings into focus a chain shift in the vowel system and clarifies the etymologies of forms that have undergone these changes. It also reveals the importance of uvular consonants as conditioning environments for vowel changes in Ronghong Rma.

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从历时的角度看Rma中的元音和谐

摘要本文考察了容红Rma（羌）的元音和声系统。这个系统以前已经用共时元音交替的方式描述过了。本文采用不同的方法来探讨元音和谐的历时因素。研究结果表明，“和谐”是副现象，元音交替是语言早期有规律的声音变化的结果。这种历时性的视角使元音系统的连锁变化成为焦点，并澄清了经历这些变化的形式的词源。揭示了悬雍垂辅音作为容闳Rma元音变化条件环境的重要性。

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Folia Linguistica Multiple-

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1.20

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16.70%

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期刊介绍： Folia Linguistica covers all non-historical areas in the traditional disciplines of general linguistics (phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics), and also sociological, discoursal, computational and psychological aspects of language and linguistic theory. Other areas of central concern are grammaticalization and language typology. The journal consists of scientific articles presenting results of original research, review articles, overviews of research in specific areas, book reviews, and a miscellanea section carrying reports and discussion notes. In addition, proposals from prospective guest editors for occasional special issues on selected current topics are welcomed.