Vowel raising, deletion and diphthongization in Kozani Greek

• Main Authors: Lengeris, Angelos, Kainada, Evia, Topintzi, Nina
• Format: Online
• Language: English
• Published: Modern Greek Dialects and Linguistics Theory 2016
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This study examined three vocalic phenomena in Kozani Greek, unstressed high-vowel deletion, unstressed mid-vowel raising, and stressed mid-vowel diphthongization. Eight dialectal speakers were recorded conversing freely with a native speaker of the dialect. The results showed that high vowel deleti...