THE DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMATIC PHONOLOGICAL RULES IN LEARNER VARIETIES
Keywords:
systematic phonological rules, interlanguage phonology, learner English, language transfer, pronunciationAbstract
This study investigates the emergence of systematic phonological rules in learner English varieties. While phonetic variation accounts for individual sound modifications, it does not fully explain the stability and regularity observed across learners’ pronunciation. Drawing on the framework of interlanguage, the study examines how learners internalize recurring phonetic patterns and reorganize them into structured phonological rules. These rules govern segmental and suprasegmental contrasts, reflecting both target language input and constraints imposed by the native language. The analysis highlights the consistency of learner phonologies across speakers sharing similar linguistic backgrounds, illustrating that learner English is a structured, rule-governed system rather than a collection of random errors. The study also discusses pedagogical implications, emphasizing the need to recognize systematic phonological patterns in pronunciation teaching and assessment.
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