Interaction of Tone with Voicing and Foot Structure

Explore the intricate relationship between tone, vowel harmony, and metrical structure in Mary Pearce's insightful work, Interaction of Tone with Voicing and Foot Structure. Published by the Centre for the Study of Language & Information in 2011, this paperback edition spans 440 pages and offers a deep dive into the phonetics and phonology of the Kera language, a Chadic language spoken in Chad and Cameroon.

With over a decade of immersive experience in the Kera community, Pearce meticulously examines how tone interacts with vowel quality and rhythm, providing readers with a comprehensive linguistic analysis. This book is an essential resource for linguists and language enthusiasts interested in phonetics and the complexities of language structure. Discover the fascinating dynamics of tone and voicing with this authoritative text by Mary Pearce.