Plau, krau und krün? – Zur Verteilung und Variation der anlautenden Fortisierung von Plosiven vor Sonoranten

Starting with two written examples and new insights into regional language research, this article examines the phenomenon of fortition (Fortisierung) of lenis plosives in the initial consonant cluster before sonorant (e. g. [tʁ̊a̠͡ɛ] drei ‘three’). Based on the data of the research project Regionalssprache.de (REDE) (82 locations, speakers of 3 generations, 2 settings), the distribution of this feature is examined in more detail. It can be shown that the frequency of fortition varies significantly depending on the combination of sounds, the generation and the region. It is to be classified as a new and primarily Central German feature.