Metrical Stress Theory

Principles And Case Studies

by Bruce P. (University Of California, Los Angeles) Hayes
language: english
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS, January of 1995 ‧
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In this account of metrical stress theory, the author builds on the notion that stress constitutes linguistic rhythm. Through an extensive typological survey of word stress rules that uncovers widespread asymmetries, he identifies a fundamental distinction between iambic and trochaic rhythm.

Metrical Stress Theory

Principles And Case Studies

by Bruce P. (University Of California, Los Angeles) Hayes

Property Description
ISBN: 9780226321035
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
Release Date: January of 1995
Language: English
Dimensions: 16 x 23 x 3 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 472
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > Fiction > Linguistics and Philology
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780226321035