A Double Counter-Universal in Kelabit. Working Papers in Linguistics, Vol. 5, No. 6.

Blust, Robert A.

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Publication Date: 1973-Jun

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A Double Counter-Universal in Kelabit. Working Papers in Linguistics, Vol. 5, No. 6.

Blust, Robert A.

This paper discusses the term "language universal" and posits a definition of a "counter-universal." It is proposed that the voiced aspirates of Bario Kelabit represent an exception to a posited phonological behavioral universal and are an important addition to the inventory of possible phonetic segments. (AM)

Descriptors: Consonants, Descriptive Linguistics, Distinctive Features (Language), Language Patterns, Language Universals, Linguistic Theory, Morphemes, Phonemes, Phonology, Vowels

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Authoring Institution: Hawaii Univ., Honolulu. Dept. of Linguistics.

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