The Phonology of Tone and Intonation

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Exploring the significance of pitch variation across languages, this book examines how speakers modulate their voice to convey meaning and structure in communication. It highlights the role of pitch in encoding lexical tone, which helps distinguish morphemes and words, as well as intonation, which adds layers of meaning to utterances. Through diverse linguistic examples, the text illustrates the integration of these pitch modulations into the grammatical frameworks of different languages.