Epenthesis, deletion and the emergence of the optimal syllable in creole: the case of Sranan
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Auteurs : Birgit Alber [Allemagne] ; Ingo Plag [Allemagne]Source :
- Lingua [ 0024-3841 ] ; 2001.
Abstract
One of the central problems in creole studies is the nature of the processes that are involved in creolization. This paper investigates this issue with regard to the restructuring of the syllable in the genesis of one English-based creole, Sranan. In the emergence of Sranan, as in that of many other creoles, we can observe the restructuring of syllables through epenthesis and deletion of segments. These processes are, however, not uniform. For example, in some environments (e.g. certain kinds of complex onsets) deletion is preferred (cf. story > tori), whereas in others epenthesis is preferred (in word-final position, as in walk > waka). The paper presents a systematic analysis of the two interrelated processes in optimality theoretic terms, showing that the observed phenomena can be accounted for in a unitary fashion by the complex interaction of violable ranked constraints. Based on this analysis, we address the question which principles govern the development of syllable structure in creolization: universal preference laws, transfer from the substrate languages or superstratal influence? We argue that all three elements are important in the creation of the creole, but each of them in a different and very specific way. The superstrate provides the segmental material which the emerging creole tries to preserve faithfully, but universal preference laws disturb faithful copying of the superstrate system. This is possible because the substrate exerts its influence imposing a particular grammar — high ranked structural constraints and low ranked faithfulness constraints — on the creole.
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