Periodization of the Burmese phonological system. Part I. Initials

Authors

  • Рудольф Алексеевич Янсон St. Petersburg State University, 7-9, Universitetskaya nab., St. Petersburg, 199034, Russian Federation

Abstract

The paper deals with the periodization of the Burmese phonological system, focusing on the evolution of initials. The analysis proves that the phonological system acquired its present state by the XVIth. century, when the chain of mutually dependent phonological processes completed. As a result, out of the three types of complex initials of Old Burmese only one is being preserved in Modern Burmese. The evolution of simple initials is dealt with as well.

Keywords:

evolution, econstruction, initials (simple and complex), medials, rhymes

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Published

2011-12-20

How to Cite

Янсон, Р. А. (2011). Periodization of the Burmese phonological system. Part I. Initials. Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Asian and African Studies, (4), 3–12. Retrieved from https://aasjournal.spbu.ru/article/view/2609

Issue

No. 4 (2011)

Section

Linguistics

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