Navaho Phonology

By Harry Hoijer

Book Overview

Navaho Phonology is a linguistic study of the phonetics and phonology of the Navajo language, written by Harry Hoijer. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the sound system of Navajo, including its phonemes, allophones, and phonotactics. It also examines the unique features of Navajo phonology, such as its complex system of tone and nasalization. The book is organized into chapters that cover specific topics, such as the inventory of consonants and vowels, syllable structure, and stress patterns. Throughout the book, Hoijer provides detailed examples of Navajo words and phrases to illustrate his analysis. Navaho Phonology is an essential resource for linguists and anyone interested in the study of Native American languages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163137278
• ISBN13: 9781163137277
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"