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2. Variables(factors) and Variants (Variable ( must vary)(langue)…
2. Variables(factors) and Variants
Variable ( must vary)(langue)
Abstract Representation of the source of variation (
mental category
)
realised by two or more variants
variants differ from each other in certain aspect(s)(parole)
ex
different pronunciation
pronunciation can be triggered by extralinguistic assumptions (Winnie Pou with Suit&Tie)
reasons for Variation?
ot
education
income
music/culture
priorities
compare: Phonemes and Allophones
Alternations
Regular vs Probabilistic
Constraints
factors that influence how particular variables are realised
linguistic context
region,personal preference, etc.
statistics
factors(vs)
Internal(lnguistic)
explain variation based on linguistic features
ex
Is the Noun Phrase a Subject or Object?
External(non-linguistic)
ex
Age
Gender
Region