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Kouwenhoven, Esmee (2024)

The Realization of /tj/ A Comparative Study of English and Dutch

Bachelor thesis | Engelse taal en cultuur (BA)

This thesis investigates the similarities and differences between the realizations of /tj/ in English and Dutch, focusing on the process of palatalization in both languages. This paper investigates the various linguistic environments in which palatalization occurs and describes the linguistic factors that influence the different realizations of the cluster. An experiment with Dutch speakers is conducted. This experiment is compared to literature about the processes in English and Dutch. Stress is the main linguistic factor that promotes palatalization in both languages.

lenition

palatalization

yod coalescence

comparative linguistics

Author

Kouwenhoven, Esmee

Faculty

Faculty of Humanities

Specialisation

Linguistics

Supervisors

Botma, E. D.

ECTS Credits

10

Language

en