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  • 1Linguistics and English Language, University of Edinburgh. astesano@univ-tlse2.fr

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French phonology features Initial Accent (IA) and phrase-final accent (FA). This study found IA primarily marks phonological phrase onsets, with rhythm influencing FA omission during stress clashes.

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Area of Science:

  • Phonetics and Phonology
  • Linguistics
  • Psycholinguistics

Background:

  • French phonology includes phrase-final accent (FA) and a distinct Initial Accent (IA).
  • The precise function of IA, whether marking phrase onsets or serving a rhythmic role, is debated.
  • Understanding prosodic boundaries is crucial for interpreting sentence structure and meaning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dual proposals for Initial Accent (IA) function in French: marking phonological phrase onsets and independent rhythmic function.
  • To examine the influence of syntactic structure and word length on the realization and placement of IA.
  • To determine the interplay between IA, phrase-final accent (FA), and rhythmic patterns in French speech.

Main Methods:

  • Eight native French speakers read syntactically ambiguous sentences designed to elicit different prosodic boundary placements.
  • Sentence materials varied in the length (1-4 syllables) of the final noun and adjective to probe length-related effects.
  • Prosodic peaks, specifically IA, were analyzed for their correlation with syntactic structure and word length, using listener interpretation as a measure of correctness.

Main Results:

  • Prosodic peaks, identified as IA, were most reliably observed at the onsets of minor/phonological phrases, supporting the phrase-marking hypothesis.
  • Both syntactic structure and word length significantly affected the incidence and placement of IA.
  • An independent rhythmic effect was observed in the omission of FA when it clashed with IA, suggesting a stress-timing interaction.

Conclusions:

  • Initial Accent (IA) in French primarily functions to mark the beginning of phonological phrases.
  • Prosodic boundary marking is influenced by both syntactic structure and lexical length.
  • Rhythm plays a role in French prosody, evidenced by the interaction between IA and FA, particularly in stress clash avoidance.