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Conlangery Podcast

Conlangery #123: Stress Systems

Sep 5, 2016
48:44

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Quick takeaways

  • Stress systems in languages can vary in complexity, ranging from fixed stress to weight-sensitive stress.
  • Designing a stress system for a conlang involves considering factors such as stress placement, interaction with morphology, and practicality.

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Stress Systems in Languages

Stress systems in languages can vary in complexity. Some languages, like Finnish, have a fixed stress where the stress always falls on the first syllable. Other languages, like English, have a more complex stress system with stress shifting depending on factors like word class or morphological structure. There are also weight-sensitive stress systems where stress is determined by the weight or length of syllables. In some languages, stress can induce sound changes, such as vowel reduction in unstressed syllables. Secondary stress can also occur in some languages, adding another layer of complexity. Additionally, stress can interact with morphology, with certain affixes causing stress shifting. The study of stress systems can be approached through various theoretical frameworks, and it can be helpful to examine typological studies and specific language examples to understand the diversity and patterns within stress systems.

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