Phonological Processes in Sanandaji Kurdish: A Prosodic Phonology Approach

Abstract

.The current research delves into phonological processes in the Sanandaji dialect of Sorani Kurdish within the framework of prosodic phonology. Prosodic phonology, a prominent approach in this field, offers a practical method for defining the scope of each phonological rule through seven prosodic constituents. This approach emphasizes the interaction between grammar and phonology. By examining specific phonological rules, the paper aims to provide evidence for each prosodic constituent in the Sanandaji dialect of Kurdish. Ultimately, the study demonstrates that the application of phonological rules in this language is heavily influenced by syntactic content and the lexical category of the word. Additionally, it highlights that the application of the rule varies in homonymous words with different lexical categories.

Keywords

• prosodic phonology
• prosodic constituents
• prosodic hierarchy
• kurdish language
• sanandaji kurdish