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Title: METRICAL STRESS THEORY
PRINCIPLES AND CASE STUDIES
By: Bruce Hayes
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0226321045
ISBN 13: 9780226321042
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Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
Pub. date: 1 November, 1994
Edition: 2nd ed.
Pages: 480
Description: In this account of metrical stress theory, the author builds on the notion that stress constitutes linguistic rhythm. Through an extensive typological survey of word stress rules that uncovers widespread asymmetries, he identifies a fundamental distinction between iambic and trochaic rhythm.
Synopsis: In this account of metrical stress theory, Bruce Hayes builds on the notion that stress constitutes linguistic rhythm - that stress patterns are rhythmically organized, and that formal structures proposed for rhythm can provide a suitable account of stress. Through an extensive typological survey of word stress rules that uncovers widespread asymmetries, he identifies a fundamental distinction between iambic and trochaic rhythm, called the "Iambic/Trochaic law," and argues that it has pervasive effects among the rules and structures responsible for stress. Hayes incorporates the iambic/trochaic opposition into a general theory of word stress assignment, intended to account for all languages in which stress is assigned on phonological, as opposed to morphological, principles. His theory addresses particularly problematic areas in metrical work, such as ternary stress and unusual weight distinctions, and he proposes new theoretical accounts of them. Attempting to take more seriously the claim of generative grammar to be an account of linguistic universals, Hayes proposes analyses for the stress patterns of over 150 languages.Hayes compares his own innovative views with alternatives from the literature, allowing students to gain an overview of the field. "Metrical Stress Theory" should interest all who seek to understand the role of stress in language.
Illustrations: Illustrations
Publication: US
Imprint: University of Chicago Press
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