Books /Phonological Variables and Sociolinguistics Salience

9781639874279

English

(2022)

$ 179

Phonological variables are the features of language wherein different words, phrases or sentences have the same meaning. It is a situation where the choice between expressions is phonologically conditioned. The pronunciation, word choice, morphology and syntax can vary depending on various factors. These variations can be determined by the rules of the language, the individual or the situation. Variables are a core concept in sociolinguistics. It studies whether phonological variables can be attributed to differences in the social traits of the speaker. It also studies if elements of the surrounding linguistic context promote or inhibit the use of certain structures. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of phonological variables and its salience in sociolinguistics. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This book attempts to assist those with a goal of delving into the study of phonological variables.