Article
Linear order in phonological representation
Linguistic Inquiry
(1989)
Abstract
In this article I have argued that morphological distinctions play no direct role in planar segregation, and in concert with this I have shown that planar segregation occupies a somewhat more prominent role in phonology than is sometimes conceived. In the place of the WMPH and SMPH, I present the observation that the elements on separate planes have no inherent linear order relations to one another, and I show that, in those cases where planar segregation is required, the elements on separate planes are unordered at the lexical level. Lack of inherent order is shown to be a consequence of the logic of underspecification carried through to words formed on templates.
Disciplines
Publication Date
1989
Publisher Statement
Copyright MIT Press.
Citation Information
John J McCarthy. "Linear order in phonological representation" Linguistic Inquiry Vol. 20 (1989) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/john_j_mccarthy/15/