SIL Electronic Working Papers 2004-003
Morphophonemic orthographies in fusional languages: the cases of Dinka and Shilluk
| Author |
Gilley, Leoma
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| Abstract | Fusional languages present exceptional challenges to orthography development. This paper discusses the solutions proposed for writing Shilluk and Dinka. The issues of word structure, vowel qualities, vowel and consonant length, tone and consonant alternations are examined. The orthographic choices shown reflect a morphonemic solution as opposed to a phonemic one. The result is that the languages are easier for native speakers to read. |
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| Published | 2004 |
| Languages |
Dinka, Northeastern [dip] Ethnologue entry for Dinka, Northeastern Dinka, South Central [dib] Ethnologue entry for Dinka, South Central Dinka, Southeastern [dks] Ethnologue entry for Dinka, Southeastern Dinka, Southwestern [dik] Ethnologue entry for Dinka, Southwestern Shilluk [shk] Ethnologue entry for Shilluk |
| Country |
Sudan |
| Subjects |
Morphophonemics Orthography |
| Keywords | orthography, Shilluk, Dinka, morphophonemic, approach |
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