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Phonological rules in young children*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 September 2008

David Ingram
David Ingram
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University of British Columbia
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Abstract

There are very general phonological processes which appear to operate in one form or another when any child learns a first language. This study attempts to outline and exemplify the most general of these, e.g. the reduction of consonant clusters, the deletion of unstressed syllables. In addition, the study criticizes the point of view that phonological development consists primarily of the child substituting one sound for another. Rather, phonological development reflects very general processes that affect entire classes of sounds. Lastly, the study suggests that identifying general rules can ultimately lead to more insightful information concerning separate strategies that individual children follow.

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Journal of Child Language , Volume 1 , Issue 1 , May 1974, pp. 49 - 64
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1974

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Footnotes

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An earlier version of this paper was presented to the Forum on Child Language at Stanford University, 27 March 1971. This work was supported in part by NINDS Grant 5 P15 NS07514-05.

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