English Literature & Linguistics MCQs
Topic Notes: English Literature & Linguistics
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
21
In American English, the pronunciation of the word 'issue' is considered an example of which type of assimilation?
Answer:
Reciprocal
The pronunciation of 'issue' often involves the coalescence of /s/ and /j/ into the palato-alveolar fricative /ʃ/. This is frequently categorized as reciprocal or coalescent assimilation, where two adjacent sounds influence each other to produce a third, distinct sound. This process simplifies the articulation by merging the features of the two original phonemes into one.