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This study analyzes /ʃC/ cluster development in young German-speaking children, finding expected patterns for most but an unexpected retention of /v/ in /ʃv/ clusters. This unique behavior may stem from sonority and continuity constraints.

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Area of Science:

  • Phonological development
  • Child language acquisition
  • Speech sound disorders

Background:

  • Understanding the acquisition of consonant clusters is crucial for identifying typical and atypical speech development.
  • Previous models of phonological development have attempted to explain patterns in consonant cluster reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the developmental patterns of /ʃC/ consonant clusters in monolingual German-speaking children.
  • To evaluate the 'factorial typology' and 'headedness' models in accounting for observed production patterns.
  • To explore the unique behavior of the /ʃv/ cluster in relation to phonological principles.

Main Methods:

  • A picture naming task was administered to 145 typically developing German-speaking children aged 2;00 to 2;11.
  • A systematic qualitative analysis of children's production of target /ʃC/ clusters was conducted.
  • Children's cluster reductions were examined and evaluated against theoretical models.

Main Results:

  • Children showed expected second consonant (C2) retention for /ʃ/+[-continuant] targets (e.g., stops, nasals).
  • The /ʃv/ cluster exhibited a strong preference for C2 retention, contrary to predictions for [+continuant] targets.
  • The /ʃv/ cluster's unique behavior was linked to its non-adherence to the Sonority Sequencing Principle and the Obligatory Contour Principle.

Conclusions:

  • The findings support and challenge existing models of phonological development.
  • /ʃv/ cluster reduction patterns suggest specific phonotactic constraints influence acquisition.
  • The study has implications for understanding developmental trajectories and potential clinical interventions for speech sound disorders.