Feature structures and indices

Steven Bird

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Feature structures and indices

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Hayes (1990) proposes the adoption of a new notation for representing hierarchical phonological structure, in response to a notational problem which he calls the DIPHTHONGISATION PARADOX. More generally, he seeks to find a replacement for the current method of depicting feature trees, which is not ideally suited to the clear expression of rules and derivations. While I am in complete agreement with this standpoint and fully support Hayes' assertion that certain ambiguities of interpretation have crept into the graphical conventions currently in widespread use, I nevertheless believe his proposal suffers from a number of problems. Once identified, these problems can be solved with further notational and formal refinements.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	137-144
Number of pages	8
Journal	Phonology
Volume	8
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0952675700001305
Publication status	Published - 1991
Externally published	Yes

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