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Conlangery Podcast

George’s talk at LCC10

May 19, 2023
33:33

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Quick takeaways

  • The metrical grid is a useful tool for mapping stress patterns in constructed languages, allowing for analysis of complex stress systems.
  • Creating a metrical grid involves grouping rules for constituents and projection rules for determining stress levels, providing flexibility and creative exploration in conlang design.

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Introduction to the Metrical Grid

The podcast episode introduces the concept of a metrical grid as a way to determine stress patterns in constructed languages. The speaker explains that a metrical grid helps map the levels of prominence within a word or phrase by dividing syllables into constituents and assigning stress based on these divisions. The grid can be used to analyze complex stress systems involving secondary stress or weight sensitivity. The speaker emphasizes that while the basic notion of a metrical grid is simple, additional decisions need to be made, such as defining what counts as a heavy syllable and how to incorporate secondary stresses. Ultimately, the metrical grid is described as a useful tool for exploring and creating stress systems in conlangs.

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