LINGUIST List 23.966
Sun Feb 26 2012
Qs: G-Dropping in Informal English Speech
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Date: 22-Feb-2012
From: Mariah Hamang <mkhamang
umail.iu.edu>
Subject: G-Dropping in Informal English Speech
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I am developing a research project that addresses the frequency withwhich the final engma is dropped (g-dropping) or retained in informalspeech situations. (Progressive constructions, ''nothing,'' etc.).
I am having some difficulty finding existing research on this topic. Inconducting my research, I would like to consider the models thatspeakers have for their construction of this sound sound, specificallymodels given by authorities in educational settings.
I am also interested in research that explores the difference (if any)between men's and women's pronunciation of the sound.
Thank you very much.
Linguistic Field(s):
Phonetics
Phonology
Sociolinguistics
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