CONSONANT CLUSTERS IN ENGLISH: PHONETIC AND PHONOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS
Keywords:
consonant clusters, English phonetics, English phonology, syllable structure, phonotactics, sonority sequencing, coarticulation, speech production, second language acquisitionAbstract
Consonant clusters constitute a significant area of inquiry in English phonetics and phonology due to their structural complexity and their impact on speech perception and production. This study examines the phonetic realization and phonological organization of consonant clusters in English, focusing on their distribution, articulatory patterns, and interaction with syllable structure. Particular attention is given to onset and coda clusters, including constraints on cluster formation and the role of sonority sequencing principles.
From a phonetic perspective, the analysis explores temporal coordination, coarticulation effects, and reduction phenomena that arise in connected speech. Phonological implications are discussed in terms of markedness, phonotactic restrictions, and cross-linguistic influence, especially in second language acquisition. The findings highlight the dynamic relationship between phonetic implementation and phonological representation, demonstrating that consonant clusters serve as a crucial interface between abstract phonological rules and physical speech processes.
The study contributes to a deeper understanding of English sound structure and offers insights relevant to theoretical linguistics, speech technology, and language teaching.
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