Of interest to German, Dutch, Frisian, English, and Scandinavian linguists, and also those in general historical linguistics, phonology, and Indo-European, this book examines the relationship between three major Quantity changes in the History of the Germanic language group: consonant lengthening, Vowel lengthening, and consonant weakening, highlighting the role of syllable structure.
Illustrations: 5 Tables, black and white; 11 Maps.
Of interest to German, Dutch, Frisian, English, and Scandinavian linguists, and also those in general historical linguistics, phonology, and Indo-European, this book examines the relationship between three major Quantity changes in the History of the Germanic language group: consonant lengthening, Vowel lengthening, and consonant weakening, highlighting the role of syllable structure