How allomorphic is English article allomorphy?
The question of how to distinguish allomorphy from phonology plays a central role in morphological theory. While English 'a/an 'has been cited as a hallmark case of “phrasal” allomorphy, the parallel alternation between /.i/ and /.ə/ in the English definite article (/.ə/ 'book',...
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| Language: | English |
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Open Library of Humanities
2016-07-01
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| Series: | Glossa |
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| Online Access: | http://www.glossa-journal.org/articles/62 |