EXAM- Phonological Change

Question 1

Elision

Answer 1

Slurring or omission of certain sounds in words. Eg- ol’ man

Question 2

Vowel reduction

Answer 2

Related to the weakening of vowels in words

Question 3

Insertion

Answer 3

The addition of sounds where they previously didn’t exist

Question 4

Assimilation

Answer 4

Sounds changing their shape to become more alike. Eg- hand bag pronounced as hambag

Question 5

The great English vowel shift

Answer 5

A massive sound change effecting the long vowels of English