What is a phonological derivation?

Definition
	A phonological derivation is the set of stages used to generate the phonetic representation of a word from its underlying representation.

Discussion
	Here is a diagram of the stages in a derivation. Phonological rules influence each stage of a derivation:

Examples (English)
	Here are some examples of the derivations of words having the negative prefix /In/:

See also
	What is generative phonology?

Source
	Kenstowicz and Kisseberth 1979

Context for this page:

Concept module: phonological derivation
In overview module: Glossary (Linguistics): P
In modular book: Glossary of linguistic terms, by Eugene E. Loos (general editor), Susan Anderson (editor), Dwight H., Day, Jr. (editor), Paul C. Jordan (editor), and J. Douglas Wingate (editor)
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