An Analysis of Syllable Patterns in Gojri Monosyllabic Words
Keywords:
Syllable Patterns, Syllable Structure, Monosyllabic, Gojri languageAbstract
Gojri is an Indo Aryan language, commonly used in mountainous regions of Pakistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The aim of this study is to examine the syllable patterns and phonotactic limitations of Gojri monosyllabic words to better understand their phonological structures. It is investigated that Gojri exhibits a variety of syllable structures, including V, CV, CVC, CCV, CCVC, and VC, with CVC being the most frequently used. The research examines the onset, coda, and nucleus patterns in these syllables, revealing the use of both single consonants and consonant clusters in the onset and coda positions. Notably, consonant clusters follow the Sonority Sequencing Principle (SSP), where the second consonant in a cluster is more sonorous than the first. The study also identifies phonotactic constraints, particularly in the permissible combinations of consonants at the onset and coda positions, such as the restriction of certain consonant sounds like /h/ and /v/ in these positions. Through a detailed analysis, this study highlights the systematic nature of Gojri's syllabic structure while providing insights into the phonological patterns that govern monosyllabic words in the language. Further research could explore the phonotactics of disyllabic words and the influence of regional languages on Gojri syllable patterns.
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