Descriptor
Articulation (Speech) | 1 |
Componential Analysis | 1 |
Descriptive Linguistics | 1 |
Grammar | 1 |
Intonation | 1 |
Language Research | 1 |
Mayan Languages | 1 |
Morphology (Languages) | 1 |
Morphophonemics | 1 |
Phonetic Transcription | 1 |
Phonology | 1 |
More ▼ |
Source
Author
Fought, John | 1 |
Publication Type
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Fought, John
Chorti, a Mayan language spoken in eastern Guatemala, is analyzed in this paper on the basis of a story text provided by an adult native speaker. A phonological description of Chorti is presented for background information; syllables, suprasegmentals, pause groups, articulation, and phonological rules are all considered. The author presents the…
Descriptors: Articulation (Speech), Componential Analysis, Descriptive Linguistics, Grammar